Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Jonesboro, Indiana Climate Summary General Climate • Jonesboro, Indiana 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 40.5 inches (102.9 cm). • The average annual snowfall is 27.6 inches (70.1 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 72.6°F (22.6°C). • The average July high temperature is 83.7°F (28.7°C). • The average July low temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C). • The average annual precipitation during the summer months is 11.2 inches (28.4 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 29.4°F (-1.4°C). • The average January high temperature is 35.9°F (2.2°C). • The average January low temperature is 22.9°F (-5.1°C). • The average annual snowfall during the winter months is 16.4 inches (41.7 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). • The average April high temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C). • The average April low temperature is 34.1°F (1.2°C). • The average annual precipitation during the spring months is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm). • The average fall temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C). • The average October high temperature is 64.5°F (18.1°C). • The average October low temperature is 37.3°F (2.9°C). • The average annual precipitation during the fall months is 9.7 inches (24.6 cm). Extreme Weather • The highest temperature ever recorded in Jonesboro was 106°F (41.1°C) on July 14, 1936. • The lowest temperature ever recorded in Jonesboro was -27°F (-32.8°C) on January 19, 1994. • The greatest amount of precipitation ever recorded in Jonesboro in a single day was 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) on August 11, 2007. • The greatest amount of snowfall ever recorded in Jonesboro in a single day was 18.0 inches (45.7 cm) on February 2, 2011. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Jonesboro is located within the Mississinewa River Valley, known for its rich biodiversity. • The area is home to the Jonesboro Woods Nature Preserve, a 130-acre sanctuary featuring a variety of plant and animal species. • The Mississinewa River, which flows through Jonesboro, is a major tributary of the Wabash River and provides habitat for aquatic life. Science • Jonesboro was the birthplace of Dr. John Wesley Powell, a renowned geologist and explorer. • Powell led the first successful expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1869, revolutionizing our understanding of the region's geology. • The town is also home to the Jonesboro Science Center, which promotes science education and research. Personalities • In addition to Dr. Powell, Jonesboro has been home to several notable individuals. • Dr. Joseph Moore, a prominent physician and inventor, developed the first successful artificial limb in the 1840s. • Judge Samuel Judah, a lawyer and politician, served as the first Jewish judge in the Indiana Supreme Court. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Mounds State Park: A 256-acre park featuring 12 prehistoric Native American mounds, a museum, and hiking trails. 2.Salamonie Lake: A 2,860-acre reservoir offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and hiking. 3.Honeywell House: A historic mansion built in 1890, now a museum showcasing the history of the Honeywell family and community. |
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