Swoyersville, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Swoyersville, Luzerne County.
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Swoyersville lies in a broad valley, its houses clustered along gentle slopes that rise from the Susquehanna River. It lies 3.2 miles north of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Wilkes-Barre. The land here is a rich tapestry of weathered brick and tenacious greenery, where the occasional stately oak stands sentinel over manicured lawns and the stoic facades of older homes. Even on the brightest days, a certain diffused light seems to linger, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet dignity to the everyday routines of its residents. The air, often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the nearby river, carries with it the murmur of passing traffic and the distant hum of the wider world. This was a place born of industry, its foundations laid by the unearthing of anthracite coal, a dark, potent energy that once fueled a nation. The echoes of those mining days still resonate, a subtle weight in the character of Swoyersville, a sense of resilience forged in the deep earth. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy persists in the strong work ethic and the close-knit bonds of the people who call this valley home. The economic pulse now beats with a more varied rhythm, drawing from commerce and services that ripple outward from the larger urban centers, yet the distinct, unhurried pace of life remains a defining feature of Swoyersville.
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| Location | Swoyersville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.291748°N, 75.874641°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18704 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Swoyersville includes coordinates 41.291748°N, 75.874641°W, situated in Luzerne County. ZIP code 18704. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.