What is today's weather forecast for Emerald, PA?

Today's forecast for Emerald shows a high of 26 degrees and a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Emerald, PA?

The 7-day forecast for Emerald shows highs from 26 to 44 degrees and lows from 17 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Emerald, PA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Emerald this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (100% chance), Friday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Emerald weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Emerald forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Emerald, PA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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16°F
Feels Like 11°F

Humidity 85% Dew Point 12°F Wind NW 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.87 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1 mi. W of central Emerald
at 5:00 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 26°F to 44°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 40°F with lows around 24°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

Emerald, PA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Rain. Low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

About Emerald, PA

Emerald is an unincorporated exurban community in Washington Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is located two miles west of Slatington. Emerald is part of the Lehigh Valley, which has a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Trout Creek flows eastward through it into the Lehigh River in Slatington. Interstate 476, the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, crosses the Franklin Slate Quarry on the eastern edge of Emerald. The immediate area is served by the Slatington post office with the ZIP Code of 18080.

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