Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Upperstrasburg, Franklin County.
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Upperstrasburg lies cradled by the rolling hills of Franklin County, where the gentle slope of the land hints at the ancient waterways that once sculpted this terrain. It lies 29.2 miles north of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 355°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Lurgan. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness, a reminder of the valley's embrace, and the fields of corn and soy that stretch towards the horizon seem to hold the last vestiges of daylight in their stalks. Oak and maple trees, their leaves a mosaic of greens and browns depending on the season, punctuate the landscape, their sturdy forms a silent testament to the enduring nature of this place. The character of Upperstrasburg is one of quiet persistence, a community that has weathered its share of seasons, its buildings reflecting a practical, unpretentious beauty. The history of Upperstrasburg is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of the Cumberland Valley, a fertile land that has sustained generations of farmers. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and ample water, established the foundations of what would become this enduring community. The local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, has diversified over time, with small businesses and artisanal crafts adding new threads to the town's fabric. The nearby Conococheague Creek, a ribbon of silver winding through the landscape, has always been a vital artery, supporting life and commerce. Although not a bustling metropolis, Upperstrasburg possesses a distinct identity, a place where the echoes of its past are subtly present in the present, a quiet dignity that resonates in the rhythm of its days.
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| Location | Upperstrasburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.062735°N, 77.769479°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17265 |
| 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 Upperstrasburg, 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 Upperstrasburg includes coordinates 40.062735°N, 77.769479°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 17265. 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.