Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Mahomet, Illinois Climate Summary General Climate • Mahomet, Illinois has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • The average annual temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C). • The average annual precipitation is 36.26 inches (92.1 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 75.2°F (24°C). • The average high temperature in July is 86.2°F (30.1°C). • The average low temperature in July is 64.2°F (17.9°C). • The average precipitation in July is 4.06 inches (10.3 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 27.6°F (-2.5°C). • The average high temperature in January is 32.9°F (0.5°C). • The average low temperature in January is 22.3°F (-5.4°C). • The average precipitation in January is 1.97 inches (5 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C). • The average high temperature in April is 63.6°F (17.6°C). • The average low temperature in April is 39.2°F (4°C). • The average precipitation in April is 3.35 inches (8.5 cm). • The average fall temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). • The average high temperature in October is 60.1°F (15.6°C). • The average low temperature in October is 37.4°F (3°C). • The average precipitation in October is 2.61 inches (6.6 cm). Extreme Weather • The highest temperature ever recorded in Mahomet was 113°F (45°C) on July 14, 1936. • The lowest temperature ever recorded in Mahomet was -34°F (-36.7°C) on January 20, 1985. • The greatest amount of precipitation ever recorded in Mahomet in a single day was 9.1 inches (23.1 cm) on June 18, 1981. • The greatest amount of snowfall ever recorded in Mahomet in a single day was 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) on January 11, 1979. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Mahomet is home to the Middle Fork Woods, a 300-acre natural area with diverse flora and fauna, including rare wildflowers and bird species. • The Mahomet Aquifer, located beneath the town, is a major source of groundwater for central Illinois. Science • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Center for Advanced Study of the Universe is located in Mahomet. • The town is also home to the Illinois State Water Survey, a research institution focused on water resources. Personalities • Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, lived in Mahomet for a brief period in the 1830s. • Dr. Charles H. Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, was born in Mahomet in 1865. • Dr. William C. Rose, a pioneering biochemist who discovered essential amino acids, was born in Mahomet in 1887. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Allerton Park and Retreat Center: A sprawling estate with beautiful gardens, a mansion, and a golf course, offering scenic walks, picnics, and cultural events. 2.Kickapoo State Recreation Area: A large park featuring a lake with boating and fishing, hiking trails, and camping facilities, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. 3.University of Illinois Arboretum: Located in nearby Urbana, this 1,700-acre botanical garden showcases a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and flowers, offering peaceful strolls and educational exhibits. |
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