Compton
in Allegheny County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.625 and -79.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 37' 29" and W -79° 44' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:16 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:51 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Compton

Compton in Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) is a city located in United States about 187 mi (or 301 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Compton is now 04:16 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Compton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Allegheny County Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Butler, Kittanning, Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Beaver. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 6% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Mills

Address
5,1 mi
3015 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd
15084 Tarentum
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn New Kensington

Address
2,2 mi
300 Tarentum Bridge Road
15068 New Kensington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Final Roll Call of Lower Burrell Officer Derek Kotecki

Published: October 17, 2011
Length: 53:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ghig1967

Final roll call given by Westmoreland County Police Radio on Oct 16th 2011. RIP Officer Kotecki.


Allegheny Ludlum's $1.2 Billion Brackenridge Works Hot Strip Mill Expansion - Part 2

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 23:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joseph Gazarik

In 2008, Allegheny Ludlum, manufacturers of advanced specialty alloy metals, announced an unprecedented $1.2 billion dollar investment to expand their main Brackenridge, Pa site with a new...


Allegheny Ludlum's $1.2 Billion Brackenridge Works Hot Strip Mill Expansion - Part 3

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 19:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joseph Gazarik

In 2008, Allegheny Ludlum, manufacturers of advanced specialty alloy metals, announced an unprecedented $1.2 billion dollar investment to expand their main Brackenridge, Pa site with a new...


Harlem Shake - Highlands Swim Team

Published: March 10, 2013
Length: 53:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: poisedmilk


Commercial fire alarm code 3 response videoed until call downgraded. Summit Hose Co. Tarentum PA

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 21:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matthew Stefancic

via YouTube Capture.


How To Get Any Live Sporting Event or TV Channel FOR FREE!!!!!

Published: March 23, 2013
Length: 58:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bbabybear02

Sorry for the bad sound!!!!! Website: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/


1988 GNCC Fireball ATV Race part 1 of 2 from Tarentum, PA

Published: October 18, 2013
Length: 48:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian Lenosky

GNCC Fireball 100 from Tarentum, PA on April 30, 1988. Guy gets hurt at the very beginning when his own quad rolls over on him.


[HD] CaesarIA 0.5 - Tutorial 2015.03.31

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 47:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcell Gál

Presentation of the first tutorial mission of CaeasarIA (Open Caesar 3) beta version 0.5 being under continous development by Dalerank on Steam and Sourceforge for multiple platforms (Windows,...


Heights Plaza Fire

Published: December 18, 2012
Length: 00:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Colette Garmer

Fire destroys 12 Heights Plaza businesses in Natrona Heights PA on December 17, 2012.


GTA 5 crews join the LSB

Published: July 11, 2014
Length: 44:24 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Brandon Taylor

via YouTube Capture.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Brackenridge is a borough in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny River. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The town is named for Henry Marie Brackenridge. The borough once had glass factories. An Allegheny Technologies steel mill, Allegheny Ludlum Brackenridge Works, plays a prominent role in the community, although most of the facility is located in Harrison Township. The population stood at 3,421 in 1910 and at 6,400 in 1940.

Located at 40.6083, -79.7422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1901, Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Boroughs in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is 22 miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh, along the Allegheny River. Tarentum was an industrial center where plate glass and bottles were manufactured; bricks, lumber, steel and iron novelties, steel billets and sheets, sack and wrapping paper were also produced. The Pennsylvania Railroad operated a station in Tarentum; its rail line ran through the town. The population was 4,530 at the 2010 census.

Located at 40.6031, -79.7556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1829, Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Boroughs in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Lower Burrell is a city in Westmoreland County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located approximately 18 miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh, it is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 11,761 at the 2010 census.

Located at 40.5839, -79.7219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Pennsylvania, Populated places in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1852, Pittsburgh metropolitan area

Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Harrison Township is a township in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 10,461 at the 2010 census. Pennsylvania Route 28 passes through Harrison Township connecting Kittanning to the northeast and Pittsburgh to the southwest. Allegheny Technologies has extensive steel mill facilities in Harrison Township, including its Allegheny Ludlum Brackenridge Works. The Allegheny River forms the township's eastern boundary with Westmoreland County.

Located at 40.6267, -79.7247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Townships in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Jacks Island (Pennsylvania)

Jacks Island is an alluvial island in the Allegheny River. Its southwestern half lies in the city of Lower Burrell, while its northeastern half lies in Allegheny Township, in Westmoreland County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The island is situated across from Harrison Township in Allegheny County. The elevation of Jacks Island is 745 feet above sea level.

Located at 40.6183, -79.7108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Pennsylvania, Islands of the Allegheny River, Geography of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

St. Joseph High School (Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania)

Saint Joseph High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania. It is the only parish-operated high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Located at 40.6208, -79.7275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1915, Schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Highlands High School (Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania)

Highlands High School is a suburban, public secondary school in the Natrona Heights neighborhood of Harrison Township in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the Highlands School District and has a current enrollment of about 800 students in grades nine through twelve.

Located at 40.6178, -79.7269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1969, Schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Education in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area

Karns, Pennsylvania

Karns is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA; it is located in Western Pennsylvania within the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, approximately 24 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Karns is situated along the Allegheny River at Pool 4 across from Jacks Island just above Lock and Dam 4 between Natrona, Natrona Heights, and Sligo. The elevation of Karns is 817 feet above sea level.

Located at 40.6303, -79.7036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Unincorporated communities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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