Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Rossville, Illinois Climate Summary General Climate • Rossville, Illinois has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • The average annual temperature is 52.1°F (11.2°C). • The average annual precipitation is 38.3 inches (973 mm). • The average annual snowfall is 21.6 inches (549 mm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C). • The average high temperature in July is 86.7°F (30.4°C). • The average low temperature in July is 64.5°F (18.1°C). • The average number of days with temperatures above 90°F (32°C) is 10. • The average number of days with temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is 0. Winter • The average winter temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). • The average high temperature in January is 35.6°F (2.0°C). • The average low temperature in January is 21.6°F (-5.8°C). • The average number of days with temperatures below 32°F (0°C) is 104. • The average number of days with temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) is 11. Precipitation • The average annual precipitation is 38.3 inches (973 mm). • The average number of days with precipitation is 105. • The average annual snowfall is 21.6 inches (549 mm). • The average number of days with snowfall is 27. Severe Weather • Rossville, Illinois is located in an area that is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hailstorms, and thunderstorms. • The average number of tornadoes per year is 1. • The average number of hailstorms per year is 2. • The average number of thunderstorms per year is 50. Climate Change • The climate of Rossville, Illinois is changing. • The average annual temperature has increased by 1.8°F (1.0°C) since 1895. • The average annual precipitation has increased by 5.1 inches (130 mm) since 1895. • The average annual snowfall has decreased by 5.5 inches (140 mm) since 1895. • The number of days with temperatures above 90°F (32°C) has increased by 4 since 1895. • The number of days with temperatures below 32°F (0°C) has decreased by 10 since 1895. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Rossville is situated on the Vermilion River, a tributary of the Wabash River. • The area was once part of a vast prairie ecosystem, home to bison, elk, and wolves. • Today, Rossville is surrounded by agricultural land, with remnants of prairie vegetation in scattered patches. Science • In the late 19th century, Rossville was a center of coal mining. • The town's first coal mine opened in 1872 and operated until 1958. • The coal industry played a significant role in the town's economy and population growth. Personalities James Ross(1762-1847): A prominent pioneer and early settler of Rossville. He served as a general in the War of 1812 and was a member of the Illinois Legislature. Dr. John Evans(1814-1897): A physician and naturalist who lived in Rossville in the mid-19th century. He was a founding member of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and collected numerous specimens of local flora and fauna. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Kickapoo State Park 2. Kickapoo Creek Winery 3. Rossville Historical Society Museum |
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