This is the current conditions weather report for Ephrata. The report was made 56 minutes ago, at 11:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 21 miles per hour / 33.3 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 21 miles per hour / 33.3 kilometers per hour from the westnorthwest (290°). The temperature was 28°F / -2°C, with a dew-point at 28°F / -2°C. The temperature felt like 16°F / -9°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.97 inHg / 1016 hPa. The relative humidity was 51%. The skies were overcast.
Ephrata is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 38 miles (61 km) south east of Harrisburg and about 57 miles (91 km) west by north of Philadelphia. Ephrata is not a place known for manufacturing, though there has been, and still is, some small industry. In its early history, Ephrata was a pleasure resort and an agricultural community. Ephrata's population has steadily grown over the last century. In 1900, 2,452 people lived there. The population was 13,213 at the 2000 census. Ephrata is located at 40.17870, -76.17744. Like the rest of the county, it is mostly flat land suitable for farming. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.28% is water.
Sites of Interest:
The Green Dragon-The Green Dragon comes alive every Friday morning, and only on Fridays. Thousands of local shoppers have visited this local attraction since 1932 for their weekly shopping from over 400 local growers, merchants and craftsmen.
The Ephrata Fair – Now the largest street fair in Pennsylvania, the fair dates back to October 1919, when local businessmen organized a one-day festivity to commemorate World War I veterans. Over the following years, the fair grew to include farmers celebrating the harvest; and it also grew in duration by several days. The popular parade was added in 1932. Today, the fair is held for five days during every September and attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Restaurants: Doneckers The Restaurant, The Hill Top Inn, Lily's on Main, and The Rawhide Saloon & Eatery.
Lodging:
Mountain Springs Hotel/Hampton Inn and
The Scottish Inn.
Easily book online or call toll free 1-800-594-3541
