Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| East McKeesport, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Average annual temperature: 53.4°F (11.9°C) • Average annual precipitation: 37.7 inches (958 mm)
Temperature • Summer (June-August) Average high: 85.2°F (29.6°C), average low: 62.8°F (17.1°C) • Winter (December-February) Average high: 33.7°F (0.9°C), average low: 17.7°F (-7.9°C) • Record high: 102°F (38.9°C) • Record low: -16°F (-26.7°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 37.7 inches (958 mm) • Wettest month May (4.3 inches / 109 mm) • Driest month February (2.5 inches / 63 mm) • Snowfall Average annual snowfall: 26.4 inches (67 cm) Other Climate Data • Average annual sunshine 2,000 hours • Average humidity 70% • Prevailing wind direction West-southwest • Tornado risk Low Climate Trends • Rising temperatures Over the past century, average temperatures in East McKeesport have increased by about 2°F (1.1°C). • Increasing precipitation Annual precipitation has also increased slightly over the past century. • More extreme weather events The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, heavy rainfall, and droughts, is expected to increase in the future. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • East McKeesport sits atop the Pittsburgh Coal Seam, a major coal deposit that fueled the region's industrial growth. • The Turtle Creek Watershed, home to various aquatic species, flows through the borough. • The former Edgar Thomson Steel Works, now a Superfund site, once employed thousands of workers and had a significant environmental impact. Science • East McKeesport is home to the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a global leader in power generation and distribution. • The borough has a rich history in metallurgy and chemistry, with numerous innovations developed at local industries. • Scientists at Westinghouse developed the first nuclear submarine reactor in the 1950s. Personalities • George Westinghouse, inventor and founder of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, lived in East McKeesport. • Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, visited the borough in 1927. • Robert F. Kennedy, former U.S. Attorney General, held a rally in East McKeesport during his 1968 presidential campaign. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Kennywood Park (West Mifflin, PA): An iconic amusement park with over 40 rides, attractions, and shows. 2.Sandcastle Waterpark (West Homestead, PA): A waterpark with slides, pools, and a lazy river. 3.Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, PA): A science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX theater. |
| Nearby Cities:| North Versailles, PA | | Wilmerding, PA | Pitcairn, PA | | Trafford, PA | Turtle Creek, PA | | East Pittsburgh, PA | North Braddock, PA | | Monroeville, PA | White Oak, PA | | Duquesne, PA | West Mifflin, PA | | Forest Hills, PA | Braddock, PA | | McKeesport, PA | Braddock Hills, PA | | Level Green, PA | Churchill, PA | | Akron, OH | | Erie, PA | Parma, OH | | Canton, OH | Youngstown, OH | | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Euclid, OH | | Mentor, OH | Altoona, PA | | Cleveland Heights, OH | Penn Hills, PA | | State College, PA | |
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