Irwin, Pennsylvania
Irwin is a borough of 3,831 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, founded in September 1853.
Why visit Irwin
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Andrew and Jennie McFarlane House and Brush Hill.
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 Irwin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Irwin
Irwin is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,902 at the 2020 census. Located 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, some of the most extensive bituminous coal deposits in the commonwealth are located in Irwin. In the past, iron foundries, flour mills, car shops, facing and planing mills, electrical goods and mirror factories were based in the borough.
From the Wikipedia article Irwin, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks9
Andrew and Jennie McFarlane House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania
Brush Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Fullerton Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sewickley Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes29
17 more on the map.
History
Irwin was named for John Irwin, the original owner of the town site.
Irwin was the original western terminus of the Pennsylvania Turnpike when it opened in October 1940.
Brush Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
From the History section of Irwin, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Brush Creek Salems Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
School · 1.6 mi
11091 Mockingbird Drive, North Huntingdon
Healthcare4
Map of Irwin
110 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 (6 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
Westmoreland County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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, 12 miles away.
- Greenock 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- East McKeesport 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Versailles 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Monroeville 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- McKeesport 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Greensburg 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Murrysville 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Collinsburg 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Duquesne 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- East Pittsburgh 9 mi northwest, about 14 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
- Irwin, Pennsylvania, André Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 2.0
- FULLERTON INN, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brush creek salems church, Matthew Newberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sewickley Manor Pa 2011-a, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BRUSH HILL, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Larimer, Sr House-0160, Matthew Newberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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