Universal, PA

Unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Universal is a small unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.7 miles W of Penn Hills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15235.

Universal at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Allegheny County
ZIP code
15235
Nearest town
Penn Hills (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.4731, -79.7969

Weather in Universal now

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Universal weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Universal.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Universal

What is the weather usually like in Universal?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°51°70°88°36°19°Jan40°21°Feb49°28°Mar62°38°Apr72°49°May79°58°Jun83°62°Jul82°60°Aug76°54°Sep64°43°Oct51°32°Nov42°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.4"Jun4.5"Jul3.6"Aug4.2"Sep3.3"Oct3.3"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Universal: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ACMETONIA LOCK 3, PA US (USC00360022), adjusted for the elevation of Universal.

Universal weather month by month

January
36° 19°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
40° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
49° 28°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
62° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
72° 49°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
82° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 54°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
51° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
42° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Universal through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:18 PM9 h 39 min
February7:10 AM5:55 PM10 h 44 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 58 min
April6:38 AM7:59 PM13 h 20 min
May6:00 AM8:30 PM14 h 29 min
June5:46 AM8:52 PM15 h 6 min
July6:00 AM8:50 PM14 h 49 min
August6:28 AM8:18 PM13 h 49 min
September6:58 AM7:29 PM12 h 30 min
October7:29 AM6:40 PM11 h 11 min
November7:04 AM5:03 PM9 h 59 min
December7:33 AM4:54 PM9 h 21 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Universal?

Universal has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Universal is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Universal

The closest live webcam is Monroeville, 2.1 miles SE of Universal.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Universal.

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Questions about Universal

Where is Universal, PA?

Universal is an unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1.7 miles W of Penn Hills.

What county is Universal in?

Universal is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Universal, PA?

The ZIP code for Universal is 15235.

What is the nearest town to Universal?

Penn Hills, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Universal?

Yes. The closest is Monroeville, 2.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Universal?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Universal?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Universal?

About 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Universal?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Universal?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Universal have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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