Weather in Nelson, PA
Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 16940
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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55°9% rain55°17% rain53°10% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).
It feels like 50°F with winds near 17 mph.
62°F, 13% rain chance and 14 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.
Current temperature is 61°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 17%.
UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Nelson
Pennsylvania has four seasons and varied terrain. Western and northern areas are generally cooler and snowier, while southeastern areas are often milder.
Nelson is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.98°N latitude and 77.24°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Nelson weather today
Overcast and 61°F in Nelson, PA. Today's high is 62°F with a 18% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Nelson
Sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 55°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 87%.