Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Blackshear, Georgia Climate Summary General Climate • Blackshear, Georgia has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. • The average annual temperature is 65.5°F (18.6°C). • The average annual precipitation is 47.49 inches (120.6 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C). • The average high temperature in July is 89.8°F (32.1°C). • The average low temperature in July is 70.6°F (21.4°C). • The average summer precipitation is 13.18 inches (33.5 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 47.9°F (8.8°C). • The average high temperature in January is 54.8°F (12.7°C). • The average low temperature in January is 31.0°F (-0.6°C). • The average winter precipitation is 11.26 inches (28.6 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 62.7°F (17.1°C). • The average high temperature in April is 73.8°F (23.2°C). • The average low temperature in April is 51.6°F (10.9°C). • The average spring precipitation is 9.46 inches (24.0 cm). • The average fall temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C). • The average high temperature in October is 73.4°F (23.0°C). • The average low temperature in October is 49.6°F (9.8°C). • The average fall precipitation is 13.59 inches (34.5 cm). Other Climate Data • The average annual snowfall is 1.1 inches (2.8 cm). • The average number of days with measurable precipitation is 110. • The average relative humidity is 78%. • The average wind speed is 6.1 mph (9.8 km/h). Climate Extremes • The highest recorded temperature was 107°F (41.7°C) on August 21, 1983. • The lowest recorded temperature was -7°F (-21.7°C) on January 21, 1985. • The wettest year on record was 1994, with 71.68 inches (182.1 cm) of precipitation. • The driest year on record was 1954, with 25.84 inches (65.6 cm) of precipitation. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Blackshear is located in the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest freshwater wetland in North America. • The swamp is home to over 400 species of birds, 120 species of fish, and 40 species of reptiles and amphibians. Science • The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to protect the swamp and its wildlife. • The refuge is a popular destination for scientists studying the ecology of wetlands. Personalities William Bartram:A naturalist who explored the Okefenokee Swamp in the 1770s and wrote a book about his experiences. Marjory Stoneman Douglas:An environmentalist who wrote the book \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Blackshear City Park: A sprawling park featuring a playground, walking trails, picnic areas, a fishing pond, and a splash pad. 2.Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge: A vast wetland wilderness with over 400,000 acres of swamps, marshes, and forests. Visitors can explore the refuge via boat tours, hiking trails, and wildlife observation platforms. 3.Satilla River State Park: A scenic park along the Satilla River, offering opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. |
| Nearby Cities:| Sunnyside, GA | | Waycross, GA | Deenwood, GA | | Nahunta, GA | Alma, GA | | Jacksonville, FL | | Savannah, GA | Gainesville, FL | | Albany, GA | Warner Robins, GA | | Valdosta, GA | Hilton Head Island, SC | | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Hinesville, GA | | Lakeside, FL | Statesboro, GA | | Fruit Cove, FL | |
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