Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Covington, Indiana Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 53.0°F (11.7°C) • Average January temperature: 30.4°F (-0.9°C) • Average July temperature: 74.9°F (23.8°C) • Record high temperature: 115°F (46.1°C) set on July 14, 1936 • Record low temperature: -36°F (-37.8°C) set on January 19, 1994 Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 42.33 inches (107.5 cm) • Average number of rainy days per year: 107 • Record 24-hour precipitation: 8.90 inches (22.6 cm) set on September 15, 1961 • Record annual precipitation: 68.23 inches (173.3 cm) set in 1950 Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 22.6 inches (57.4 cm) • Record 24-hour snowfall: 18.0 inches (45.7 cm) set on February 13, 1979 • Record seasonal snowfall: 51.0 inches (129.5 cm) set in 1977-78 Climate Type • Humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) General Climate Characteristics • Covington, Indiana has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • The average annual temperature is 53.0°F (11.7°C). • The average annual precipitation is 42.33 inches (107.5 cm). • The average annual snowfall is 22.6 inches (57.4 cm). • The growing season lasts from April to October. • The hardiness zone is 5b. Climate Trends • The average annual temperature in Covington, Indiana has increased by about 1.5°F (0.8°C) since the late 19th century. • The average annual precipitation has also increased by about 5 inches (13 cm) since the late 19th century. • The average annual snowfall has decreased by about 10 inches (25 cm) since the late 19th century. • The growing season has lengthened by about 10 days since the late 19th century. Climate Impacts • The changing climate is having a number of impacts on Covington, Indiana, including: • More frequent and severe heat waves • More intense storms • Increased flooding • Changes in plant and animal life • Increased risk of disease Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies • The city of Covington is working to adapt to the changing climate by: • Investing in infrastructure to protect against flooding • Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy • Planting trees and other vegetation to help cool the city • Educating the public about the impacts of climate change The city is also working to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions by: • Reducing energy consumption • Switching to renewable energy sources • Improving public transportation These efforts are helping to make Covington a more resilient community in the face of climate change. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Covington is home to the largest stand of virgin timber in Indiana, known as the Big Woods. • The town is situated on the banks of the Wabash River, which provides a habitat for a diverse array of fish and wildlife. • The area around Covington is known for its rich fossil beds, which have yielded numerous specimens of ancient marine creatures. Science • Covington was the site of the first successful oil well in Indiana, drilled in 1889. • The town is home to the Covington Observatory, which has been operating since 1967 and is one of the largest amateur observatories in the Midwest. • Covington is also the birthplace of Dr. Robert Millikan, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1923 for his work on the electron. Personalities • The town was named after General Leonard Covington, a hero of the War of 1812. • Covington was the home of the famous outlaw Jesse James during his early years. • The town is also associated with the writer and humorist George Ade, who was born nearby in Kentland. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Turkey Run State Park is a 2,382-acre (964 ha) state park in Parke County, Indiana, United States. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Marshall, Indiana. The park was established in 1916 and is known for its rugged sandstone canyons and waterfalls. 2.Shades State Park is a 3,130-acre (1,270 ha) state park in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) west of Crawfordsville, Indiana. The park was established in 1944 and is known for its large sandstone cliffs and waterfalls. 3.Covington Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the Big Vermillion River in Covington, Indiana. The bridge was built in 1859 and is one of the longest covered bridges in the United States. |
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