Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Henry, IL Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 50.9°F (10.5°C) • Average summer temperature: 73.2°F (22.9°C) • Average winter temperature: 28.6°F (-1.9°C) • Highest recorded temperature: 110°F (43.3°C) • Lowest recorded temperature: -30°F (-34.4°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 37.2 inches (945 mm) • Average snowfall: 26.4 inches (67 cm) • Wettest month: May (4.8 inches) • Driest month: February (1.6 inches) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 71% • Highest average relative humidity: January (78%) • Lowest average relative humidity: July (63%) Wind • Average annual wind speed: 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h) • Most common wind direction: West Climate Zones • Köppen climate classification: Dfa (continental climate with hot summers and cold winters) • USDA plant hardiness zone: 5b Climate Summary Henry, Illinois has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), with average summer temperatures of 73.2°F (22.9°C) and average winter temperatures of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The highest recorded temperature was 110°F (43.3°C) and the lowest recorded temperature was -30°F (-34.4°C). Henry receives an average of 37.2 inches (945 mm) of precipitation per year, with an average snowfall of 26.4 inches (67 cm). The wettest month is May, with an average precipitation of 4.8 inches, and the driest month is February, with an average precipitation of 1.6 inches. The average annual relative humidity is 71%, with the highest average relative humidity in January (78%) and the lowest average relative humidity in July (63%). The average annual wind speed is 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h), with the most common wind direction being west. Henry is located in USDA plant hardiness zone 5b, which means that the average annual minimum temperature is between -15°F and -10°F (-26.1°C and -23.3°C). |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Henry is located in the Grand Prairie Natural Division of Illinois, known for its vast grasslands and wetlands. • The Illinois River flows through the area, providing habitat for a diverse range of aquatic life. • The Great Marsh, a 10,000-acre wetland, is located just south of Henry and is home to numerous bird species. Science • Henry was the birthplace of physicist John Bardeen, who won two Nobel Prizes for his work on transistors and superconductivity. • The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is located 20 miles east of Henry. Fermilab is a world-renowned center for particle physics research. Personalities • Henry was named after Henry Clay, a prominent American politician. • John C. Fremont, the \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Starved Rock State Park (15 miles north) - A scenic park featuring sandstone canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails. 2.Buffalo Rock State Park (10 miles south) - A park with a large sandstone bluff overlooking the Illinois River, offering scenic views and hiking trails. 3.Henry County Historical Museum (in Henry) - A museum showcasing the history of Henry County, with exhibits on farming, industry, and local culture. |
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