Fairhope, Pennsylvania
Fairhope is a community of 1,082 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Fairhope
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Belle Vernon Bridge, Speers Railroad Bridge, Col. Edward Cook House and Locus 7 Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fairhope
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairhope
Fairhope is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is in the northwestern corner of Fayette County, bordered by Lynwood to the northwest, Naomi to the west, and Arnold City to the east. The borough of Belle Vernon is 2 miles (3 km) to the northwest. Pennsylvania Route 201 passes through Fairhope, leading north to Interstate 70 and south to Fayette City.
From the Wikipedia article Fairhope, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Belle Vernon Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania and Speers, Pennsylvania
Speers Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks2
Col. Edward Cook House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Locus 7 Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes12
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak · 1.5 mi
148 Finley Road, Belle Vernon
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
School · 2.6 mi
Five Guttman Avenue, Charleroi
Healthcare3
Map of Fairhope
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 7.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Donora 1 Sw (4 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
Fayette County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Collinsburg 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Elizabeth 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- McKeesport 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- West Mifflin 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Dravosburg 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Bethel Park 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Whitehall 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Baldwin 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Pittsburgh 24 mi north, about 38 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
- Locus 7 Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Col. Edward Cook House, Leo A. McMullen, Public domain
- Speersrr, VitaleBaby ( talk ), Public domain
- Bvbridge, VitaleBaby ( talk ), Public domain
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