Station Square station

Square Light rail station at Pittsburgh's Station Square

Station Square station on Pittsburgh’s light rail serves the riverside Station Square complex opposite downtown. Tourists visit for riverfront restaurants, riverboat cruises and skyline views; the station links to downtown and nearby inclines.

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Station Square station is a light rail and transit stop at the Station Square complex on the south bank of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It functions as a public-transport access point for the riverside shopping and entertainment area.

The station provides direct access to the Station Square retail and dining complex and the riverfront pedestrian areas. It is commonly used by commuters and tourists transferring between light rail services and riverfront attractions.

The stop is part of the Port Authority of Allegheny County light rail network and was established to serve the redeveloped Station Square district along Pittsburgh’s south shore. Its role has been to connect downtown Pittsburgh with the commercial and leisure facilities at Station Square.

The station sits on Pittsburgh’s southern riverfront at Station Square, adjacent to the Monongahela River and within short walking distance of downtown Pittsburgh across river bridges.

  • Station access: Sits at the Station Square mixed-use complex on Pittsburgh's south riverfront and provides direct access to riverside shops, restaurants and riverboat departures.
  • Viewing point: Good vantage point for skyline views across the Monongahela River toward downtown Pittsburgh, especially in the evening.
Station Square station
40.4334, -80.0048

How to Get to Station Square station #

Station Square is served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s light rail (the “T”)-use the Station Square stop. Regional buses and riverboat services (seasonal) connect here; parking is available in the Station Square garage.

Tips for Visiting Station Square station #

  • Use the light-rail connections and the free Shuttle bus that circles downtown Pittsburgh to connect to Station Square complex.
  • Allow extra time if transferring to the Monongahela Incline-tourist queues can be long in summer.
  • Explore the riverfront promenade at sunset-the views of Pittsburgh's bridges are excellent.

Best Time to Visit Station Square station #

Best visited in spring or fall for pleasant weather and fewer peak-season crowds.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Mild temperatures and fewer tourists-comfortable for riverside walks.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Leaf color and cooler air make the riverfront more atmospheric; weekends can be busier.

Weather & Climate near Station Square station #

Climate

Station Square station's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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