East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Weather
East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for East Vandergrift, Westmoreland County.
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About East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
East Vandergrift rests in a valley carved by the Kiski River, its landscape a gentle sweep of hills that cradle the town. It lies 12.0 miles north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east of Allegheny Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, almost tangible humidity, a remnant of the river’s breath and the thick green canopy that spills down from the surrounding slopes. Older homes, with their sturdy porches and well-tended gardens, seem to lean into the hillside, their windows reflecting the passing clouds. The terrain is a study in contrasts: the broad, slow-moving river at its feet and the steeper, wooded inclines that rise on either side, creating a sense of both enclosure and expansive, sky-filled views when one crests a rise. The history of East Vandergrift is deeply entwined with the steel and coal that once fueled this region. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the blast furnaces and the subterranean darkness of the mines, a legacy that still whispers in the sturdy, brick architecture of its older buildings and the resilience of its people. While those industries have largely receded, a different kind of industriousness persists, a quiet commitment to community and the steady hum of local businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. The Kiski River, though no longer a highway for barges, remains a constant presence, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and offering a timeless backdrop to the unfolding lives of East Vandergrift.
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| Location | East Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.598121°N, 79.561156°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15629 |
| 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 East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for East Vandergrift, 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 East Vandergrift includes coordinates 40.598121°N, 79.561156°W, situated in Westmoreland County. ZIP code 15629. 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.
