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Fayette City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
411 Population 1,868/sq mi density
$52,955 Median Income $32,970 per capita
$75,200 Home Value $104,819 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $749/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayette City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,868/sq mi
Coordinates40.1007°N, 79.8383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.5%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 126 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 148 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 129 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 136 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 146 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 139 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 96 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 40 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 25 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 27 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Fayette City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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