Zion, Pennsylvania Weather
Zion, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Zion, Centre County.
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About Zion, Pennsylvania
Zion rests in a valley cradled by the imposing, ancient ridges of central Pennsylvania. It lies 12.4 miles north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Bellefonte. The land here is a study in soft, rolling contours that climb towards shoulders of hardwood forest, their summer green softening to a rustle of ochre and gold as the seasons turn. A quiet creek, its waters clear and cool, threads its way through the valley floor, reflecting the sky in a shifting mosaic of blue and cloud-white. The air, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of seasons past and those yet to come, a gentle exhalation from the deep woods that press in on the edges of Zion. The history of Zion is a narrative etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy bones of its buildings and the enduring rhythm of its agricultural roots. For generations, the fertile soil of this valley has sustained its people, the quiet hum of tractors a familiar sound against the backdrop of birdsong. While farming remains a cornerstone, the resilience of Zion is also evident in its small businesses, the local hardware store a hub of activity, the diner a place where stories are exchanged over steaming mugs of coffee. The surrounding countryside, marked by remnants of older homesteads and the enduring presence of the forest, whispers of pioneer spirit and a deep connection to the land that continues to define the character of Zion.
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| Location | Zion, Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.914229°N, 77.684721°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16823 |
| 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 |
About This Zion, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Zion, 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 Zion includes coordinates 40.914229°N, 77.684721°W, situated in Centre County. ZIP code 16823. 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.
