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Fairview, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
271 Population 256/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,975 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation540 ft (165 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates36.8292°N, 78.4653°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 129 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 132 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 129 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 113 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 66 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 99 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 120 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 133 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 133 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 85 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 131 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 144 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 127 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 141 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 131 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 71 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 150 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Florence (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Florence Category 2 295 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 279 km
2011 Irene Category 1 235 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 70 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 195 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 238 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 218 km
1996 Fran Category 2 182 km
1986 Charley Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 57 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 62 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 99 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 56 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 85 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 83 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 73 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 97 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 96 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 88 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (3.2").

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