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Tarrs rests in a fold of the rolling hills, where the land slopes gently towards the Youghiogheny River. It lies 13.1 miles south-south-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-west of Greensburg. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a summer shower, hinting at the rich soil that has long sustained its inhabitants. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the inclines, their green stalks catching the afternoon sun, while patches of mature woodland offer a deeper, more somber shade. Distant farmsteads, their roofs a muted patchwork of red and gray, punctuate the landscape, their chimneys occasionally sending thin plumes of smoke into the vast, pale blue sky. The character of Tarrs is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the land itself seems to breathe a slow, steady breath. The history of Tarrs is inextricably linked to the bounty of the earth and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with farms passed down through families, cultivating a deep connection to the soil. While the whispers of coal mining, a significant industry in the wider region, may have touched the fringes of this particular locality, the heart of Tarrs has always been its fields and pastures. The Youghiogheny River, a vital artery for commerce in bygone eras, now offers a more tranquil presence, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the gentle splash of a fishing line. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a collection of sturdy homes and functional buildings that speak of a practical, unpretentious heritage, a place where work and community have always been woven together.
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| Location | Tarrs, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.170072°N, 79.598095°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 15679, 15688 |
| 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 Tarrs, 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 Tarrs includes coordinates 40.170072°N, 79.598095°W, situated in Westmoreland County. ZIP code 15679, 15688. 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.