Blawnox, Pennsylvania Weather
Blawnox, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Blawnox, Allegheny County.
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About Blawnox, Pennsylvania
Blawnox spreads along the winding Allegheny River, a place where the land slopes with a determined, almost defiant grace towards the water's edge. It lies 1.2 miles west-south-west of Penn Hills, PA (from Penn Hills, PA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-north-east of Pittsburgh. The terrain here is a study in geological persistence, a series of inclines and modest elevations that define the borough's character as much as its riverfront. Residential streets climb and descend, offering glimpses of the wide, often steely, river that serves as Blawnox's constant companion. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of river mist and the subtle perfume of the surrounding deciduous trees that paint the hillsides in seasonal hues. The very shape of the land seems to encourage a grounded presence, a sense that one is rooted to this specific bend in the river. The deep roots of Blawnox are entwined with the industrial might that once pulsed through this valley. For generations, the economy here was sculpted by the demands of steel and manufacturing, the clang of hammers and the hiss of steam echoing through its streets. Evidence of this past can still be found in the sturdy brick buildings and the lingering memory of a working-class ethos that valued resilience and shared endeavor. Today, while the giants of industry have largely receded, a new spirit of commerce is emerging, a quieter hum of local businesses and services that cater to the people who call Blawnox home. The river, once a conduit for raw materials and finished goods, now offers a different kind of appeal, a tranquil expanse for recreation and a constant reminder of the natural forces that shaped this distinct corner of Allegheny County.
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| Location | Blawnox, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.493402°N, 79.860605°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15238 |
| 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 Blawnox, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Blawnox, 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 Blawnox includes coordinates 40.493402°N, 79.860605°W, situated in Allegheny County. ZIP code 15238. 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.
