McMurray, Pennsylvania
McMurray is a community of 4,286 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit McMurray
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Boyce Station and Enoch Wright House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in McMurray
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McMurray
McMurray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,736 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Its ZIP Code is 15317, which it shares with neighboring borough Canonsburg.
From the Wikipedia article McMurray, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Boyce Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Railway station in Upper St. Clair, the United States of America
Enoch Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Fulton Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes17
5 more on the map.
History
Peters Township (which includes present-day McMurray) was incorporated in 1781 as one of Washington County's original townships.
McMurray was named after several farmers, including Levi McMurray, who owned and farmed land in the area.
A long-standing local landmark is Donaldson's Crossroads, an intersection named for the Donaldson family. In the early 20th century it was described as a crossing of country roads, where McMurray Road ran east–west and the Pittsburgh–Washington “Cinder Road” approached from the south. A Donaldson family farmhouse built in 1900 at the crossroads was razed in early 2011 during redevelopment of the property.
Local Scouting history is also tied to the McMurray name. The McMurray Boy Scout Troop #1 cabin was dedicated on February 11, 1935, and contemporary local-history materials record that wood from the Levi McMurray (formerly Hall) farm house was used in the cabin's construction.
From the History section of McMurray, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary
Place of worship · 1.8 mi
6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare1
Map of McMurray
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington 3 Ne (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Lawrence 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bethel Park 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Gastonville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Bridgeville 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Cecil-Bishop 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Castle Shannon 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Whitehall 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Houston 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Dormont 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boyce Station, Upper St Clair, PA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enoch Wright House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cucurbita pepo small edible mini baby pumpkins, Ginny from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS048-E-16937 - View of West Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-16938 - View of Ohio, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3544 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-39518 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3543 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3542 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hidden waterfall by Montour Trail (42416353371), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Montour Trail in Peters Township (41394897765), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
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