Climate Summary
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| Grove Hill, Alabama Climate Summary Average Temperature • January: 45°F (7°C)
• April: 60°F (16°C)
• July: 80°F (27°C)
• October: 65°F (18°C) Average Precipitation • January: 5.2 inches (132 mm)
• April: 4.8 inches (122 mm)
• July: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• October: 3.6 inches (91 mm) Climate Type • Humid subtropical climate General Climate Patterns • Grove Hill, Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
• The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 52 inches (1320 mm).
• The wettest month is July, with an average rainfall of 5.5 inches (140 mm).
• The driest month is October, with an average rainfall of 3.6 inches (91 mm).
• Grove Hill is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a, which means that the average annual minimum temperature is between 10°F and 15°F (-12°C and -9°C). Extreme Weather Events • Grove Hill is occasionally affected by severe weather events, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• The most common severe weather event in Grove Hill is tornadoes.
• The most recent major tornado to hit Grove Hill was an EF3 tornado that occurred in 2011.
• Grove Hill is also occasionally affected by hurricanes.
• The most recent major hurricane to hit Grove Hill was Hurricane Michael in 2018.
• Grove Hill is also occasionally affected by floods.
• The most recent major flood to hit Grove Hill was the Alabama River flood of 1990. Climate Change Impacts • Climate change is expected to have a number of impacts on Grove Hill, Alabama, including:
• Increased temperatures
• More extreme weather events
• Changes in precipitation patterns
• Rising sea levels
• These impacts are likely to have a negative impact on the environment, economy, and quality of life in Grove Hill. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Grove Hill is home to the endangered Alabama sturgeon, one of the oldest and rarest fish species in the world. • The city is located within the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, a vast and biologically diverse wetland ecosystem. Science • In 1968, a meteorite crashed near Grove Hill, creating a 15-foot-wide crater. • The city is part of the NASA Space Launch System program, which is developing the next-generation rocket for human spaceflight. Personalities • Hank Aaron, baseball legend and Hall of Famer, was born in Grove Hill in 1934. • Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson, the first African American president of Tuskegee Institute, was born in Grove Hill in 1871. • Dr. William H. Harvey, a prominent physician and civil rights activist, lived and practiced in Grove Hill during the early 20th century. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Demopolis Historic District (12 miles southwest of Grove Hill): A charming historic district with antebellum homes, churches, and other buildings dating back to the 1800s. 2.Tombigbee National Forest (partially located in Clarke County, where Grove Hill is located): A vast forest with hiking trails, camping, fishing, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. 3.Faunsdale Historic Site (15 miles northeast of Grove Hill): A former plantation with a restored mansion, slave quarters, and other historic buildings. |
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