Climate Summary
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| Cross City, Florida Climate Summary General Climate Cross City, Florida, experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The city is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, indicating that the average annual minimum temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature: 69.6°F (20.9°C)
• Average Summer Temperature (June-August): 82.9°F (28.3°C)
• Average Winter Temperature (December-February): 52.8°F (11.6°C)
• Highest Recorded Temperature: 106°F (41.1°C) on August 12, 1981
• Lowest Recorded Temperature: 14°F (-10°C) on February 13, 1899 Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation: 50.41 inches (1280.6 mm)
• Average Summer Precipitation (June-August): 23.06 inches (585.8 mm)
• Average Winter Precipitation (December-February): 6.69 inches (170 mm)
• Wettest Month: July, with an average of 8.48 inches (215.4 mm) of precipitation
• Driest Month: November, with an average of 2.14 inches (54.4 mm) of precipitation Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine: 2,660 hours
• Average Summer Sunshine (June-August): 9.4 hours per day
• Average Winter Sunshine (December-February): 6.6 hours per day Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity: 75%
• Average Summer Relative Humidity (June-August): 80%
• Average Winter Relative Humidity (December-February): 70% Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed: 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h)
• Prevailing Wind Direction: East-southeast Severe Weather • Cross City is located in an area that is prone to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
• The city is also at risk for flooding, especially during the summer months. Climate Change • The climate of Cross City is changing due to global warming.
• Average temperatures are rising, and precipitation patterns are becoming more extreme.
• These changes are likely to continue in the future, leading to more frequent and severe heat waves, droughts, and floods. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Cross City is home to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, a 200-mile paddling and hiking trail through pristine cypress swamps and hardwood forests. • The area is renowned for its abundance of native wildlife, including black bears, white-tailed deer, and alligators. • The Cross City Fish Hatchery is the largest freshwater fish hatchery in Florida, producing millions of bass, bream, and catfish annually. Science • Cross City is the site of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) research center, which focuses on sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. • The area is home to the Suwannee River Basin Groundwater Management Area, a major source of drinking water for the region. Personalities • Cross City was the birthplace of renowned author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning novel \ |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Suwannee River State Park: A scenic park along the Suwannee River, featuring hiking trails, camping, canoeing, and fishing. 2.Cross City Railroad Depot Museum: A historic railroad depot that houses exhibits on the history of the railroad in Cross City and the surrounding area. 3.Dixie County Historical Museum: A museum showcasing the history and culture of Dixie County, including exhibits on agriculture, logging, and the Civil War. |
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