Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
Prichard, Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 68.2°F (20.1°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 82.6°F (28.1°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 47.2°F (8.4°C) • Record high temperature: 107°F (41.7°C) • Record low temperature: 6°F (-14.4°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 64.4 inches (163.6 cm) • Average number of rainy days per year: 112 • Wettest month: July (8.2 inches or 20.8 cm) • Driest month: October (2.8 inches or 7.1 cm) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 75% • Highest monthly average relative humidity: August (80%) • Lowest monthly average relative humidity: October (67%) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,490 hours • Average number of sunny days per year: 215 • Sunniest month: July (30% of possible sunshine) • Cloudiest month: December (18% of possible sunshine) Wind • Average annual wind speed: 7.6 mph (12.2 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: South-southeast Tornadoes • Prichard is located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. • The average number of tornadoes per year in Prichard is 1. Hurricanes • Prichard is located in an area with a moderate risk of hurricanes. • The average number of hurricanes per year that make landfall in Alabama is 1. Climate Change • The climate in Prichard is changing, with average temperatures rising and precipitation patterns becoming more erratic. • The average temperature in Prichard has increased by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century. • The average annual precipitation in Prichard has increased by about 5 inches (12.7 cm) since the late 19th century. • The number of days with heavy rainfall (more than 2 inches or 5 cm) has increased in Prichard since the late 19th century. • The number of days with extreme heat (temperatures above 95°F or 35°C) has also increased in Prichard since the late 19th century. These changes are expected to continue in the future, with average temperatures rising and precipitation patterns becoming more erratic. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
Natural History • Prichard is home to the Mary G. Montgomery Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, a 63-mile trail along the Mobile Bay shoreline, offering exceptional birdwatching opportunities. • The city is located within the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the United States. Science • Prichard was the birthplace of Dr. James Vandiver, a renowned physicist and inventor who played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb. • The University of South Alabama's Marine Sciences Program conducts research and education on the coastal environment of Mobile Bay. Personalities • Prichard native and civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous \ |
| Tourist Attractions
1. USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park 2. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium 3. Fort Conde Inn |
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