Trafford, Pennsylvania
Trafford is a borough of 3,216 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1904.
Why visit Trafford
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building and White Oak Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Trafford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Trafford
Trafford is a borough in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania, the borough lies primarily in Westmoreland County; only a small portion extends into Allegheny County. It was incorporated in 1904 from the northernmost corner of North Huntingdon Township, and was named by George Westinghouse for Trafford near Manchester, England. Westinghouse purchased the land in 1902, and the Trafford Foundry began operations on October 3, 1903.
From the Wikipedia article Trafford, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
White Oak Park
Park · 3.3 mi
County park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Restaurants and cafes7
Caliente Pizza and Draft House
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
2125 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Wye Beer Co.
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
3 Forbes Road, trafford
Su 12:00-20:00; Mo 16:00-21:00; We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa...
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
4490 Broadway Boulevard, Monroeville
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Trafford Field House
Fast food
Nathans_Hot_dogs,_Walking_Tacos,Burgers,_Sloppy_Joes,_Smoothies,_Drinks,_Ice_Cream,_Snacks
333 Brinton Avenue, Trafford
Th,Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Churches and places of worship6
Christian Life Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.6 mi
900 7th Street, Trafford
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch
School · 3.3 mi
5000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center
School · 4.5 mi
607 Beatty Road, Monroeville
Map of Trafford
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Murrysville 2 Sw (3 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
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Pitcairn 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Level Green 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Monroeville 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- East McKeesport 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- East Pittsburgh 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Duquesne 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- McKeesport 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Irwin 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- North Braddock 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Manor 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- Cavitt Avenue Trafford 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TCKR Trafford Siding April 2018, MDK33, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westmoreland Heritage Trail in B-Y Park, MDK33, CC BY-SA 4.0
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