| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Burr Ridge, Illinois Climate Summary General Climate Burr Ridge, Illinois experiences a continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The area experiences distinct seasons throughout the year.
 Temperature     •   Average Annual Temperature  50.8°F (10.4°C)     •   Average Summer Temperature  73.6°F (23.1°C)     •   Average Winter Temperature  27.9°F (-2.3°C)     •   Record High Temperature  106°F (41°C)     •   Record Low Temperature  -26°F (-32°C) Precipitation     •   Average Annual Precipitation  35.8 inches (909 mm)     •   Average Snowfall  27.8 inches (706 mm)     •   Wettest Month  May (4.3 inches or 109 mm)     •   Driest Month  February (1.8 inches or 46 mm) Humidity     •   Average Annual Humidity  74%     •   Summer Humidity  78%     •   Winter Humidity  69% Wind     •   Average Wind Speed  10.4 mph (16.7 km/h)     •   Prevailing Wind Direction  West-southwest Sunshine     •   Average Annual Sunshine  2,450 hours     •   Summer Sunshine  270 hours     •   Winter Sunshine  140 hours Seasons Spring (March-May) •   Temperatures gradually rise from cool to mild
 •   Increased precipitation, including rain and occasional thunderstorms
 •   Blooming flowers and emerging greenery
 Summer (June-August) •   Hot and humid conditions
 •   Occasional heat waves
 •   Severe thunderstorms possible
 •   Lush vegetation and outdoor activities
 Autumn (September-November) •   Temperatures gradually decrease from warm to cool
 •   Colorful foliage and changing leaves
 •   Decreasing precipitation
 •   Crisp and clear days
 Winter (December-February) •   Cold and snowy conditions
 •   Occasional blizzards and freezing rain
 •   Reduced daylight hours
 •   Indoor activities and winter sports
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Burr Ridge is home to the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, a 2,500-acre natural area with diverse flora and fauna, including rare orchids and migratory birds.     •   The preserve features the 12-foot Waterfall Glen, a scenic natural waterfall formed by glacial meltwater. Science     •   The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is located in nearby Batavia, just west of Burr Ridge. Fermilab is a world-renowned particle physics research center.     •   Burr Ridge is also home to the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), a multidisciplinary research facility focused on energy, environment, and national security. Personalities     •   The novelist Ernest Hemingway lived in Burr Ridge from 1923 to 1927. His former home, the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, is now a historical landmark.     •   The environmentalist and author Bill McKibben lived in Burr Ridge for several years in the 1980s. He founded the environmental organization 350.org while living there. | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.The Morton Arboretum: A 1,700-acre botanical garden with over 4,200 different plant species. 2.Brookfield Zoo: A 216-acre zoo with over 400 animal species from around the world. 3.Chicago Botanic Garden: A 385-acre botanical garden with 27 gardens and four natural areas. | 
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