Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County.
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Lower Burrell rises gently from the undulating terrain of Westmoreland County, a patchwork of residential neighborhoods interspersed with pockets of mature woodland. It lies 3.7 miles north of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-east of Penn Hills. Streets here follow the contours of the land, their asphalt surfaces softened by the emerald shimmer of summer grass or the stark white of winter frost. The air, especially during the hushed transitions of dawn and dusk, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant hum of suburban life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, casts long, buttery shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the sturdy brick facades of homes, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday landscape. The story of Lower Burrell is deeply entwined with the industrial heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania, a legacy that once fueled its growth and continues to shape its character. For generations, coal mines and steel mills were the lifeblood of the region, their towering structures and ceaseless activity a defining feature of the local economy. Though those days of heavy industry have largely receded, the echoes remain in the resilient spirit of its residents and in the very bones of the land, which bears the subtle imprint of past endeavors. Today, Lower Burrell thrives as a residential hub, its commerce leaning towards service industries and retail, supporting a community that values its established neighborhoods and the enduring connections forged over time.
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| Location | Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.553123°N, 79.75727°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15068 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lower Burrell, 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 Lower Burrell includes coordinates 40.553123°N, 79.757270°W, situated in Westmoreland County. ZIP code 15068. 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.