Forest Hills, Pennsylvania Weather
Forest Hills, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Forest Hills, Allegheny County.
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About Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
Forest Hills, a borough of Allegheny County, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the persistent flow of the Monongahela River, its western edge tracing a graceful curve along the water's edge. It lies 3.3 miles west of Monroeville, PA (from Monroeville, PA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Pittsburgh. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant cloak of mature trees, rise gently from the river valley, their slopes threaded with the quiet hum of residential streets and the occasional flash of a well-tended garden. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, almost ethereal quality, a clean breath drawn from the surrounding woodlands, promising a tranquil evening. Even the distant industrial silhouette of Pittsburgh, visible across the water, seems muted, a reminder of a larger world that fades into the background as one journeys into the heart of Forest Hills. The history of Forest Hills is deeply intertwined with the industrial might that once defined the region, its origins tracing back to the early 20th century when it began to blossom as a desirable residential area for those working in the burgeoning steel mills and factories of Pittsburgh. The borough’s development was spurred by the foresight of developers who saw the potential of this elevated terrain for comfortable suburban living, a concept that took root and flourished. Today, while the echoes of heavy industry have softened, the local economy retains a spirit of industriousness, a blend of service-oriented businesses, small enterprises, and a strong commuter base that contributes to the borough's steady, measured pace. The presence of the historic Forest Hills Community Center, a hub of local activity, and the distinctive architecture of its older homes speak to a community that values its heritage while embracing the present, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of its natural setting.
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| Location | Forest Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.419791°N, 79.850049°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17112, 17356, 15221 |
| 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 Forest Hills, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills includes coordinates 40.419791°N, 79.850049°W, situated in Allegheny County. ZIP code 17112, 17356, 15221. 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.
