Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| North Judson, Indiana Climate Summary General Characteristics • Köppen Climate Classification Dfa (Hot Summer Continental Climate) • Average Annual Temperature 48.7°F (9.3°C) • Average Annual Precipitation 38.3 inches (973 mm) • Average Annual Snowfall 24.7 inches (63 cm) • Average Number of Sunny Days 204 days Temperature • Average January High 30.1°F (-1.1°C) • Average January Low 15.4°F (-9.2°C) • Average July High 83.9°F (28.8°C) • Average July Low 63.2°F (17.3°C) • Record High 106°F (41°C) • Record Low -27°F (-33°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 38.3 inches (973 mm) • Average Number of Rainy Days 107 days • Average Number of Snow Days 20 days • Average Snowfall 24.7 inches (63 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.6 inches or 117 mm) • Driest Month February (2.1 inches or 53 mm) Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 74% • Average July Relative Humidity 78% • Average January Relative Humidity 69% Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,500 hours • Average Number of Sunny Days 204 days Climate Summary North Judson, Indiana experiences a hot summer continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C), with average highs in the mid-80s°F (29°C) during the summer and average lows in the mid-teens°F (-9°C) during the winter. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 38.3 inches (973 mm) of rain and 24.7 inches (63 cm) of snow annually. North Judson receives an average of 204 sunny days per year. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • North Judson is situated in the Kankakee River Basin, a globally significant wetland ecosystem. • The area boasts diverse flora and fauna, including bald eagles, great blue herons, and numerous plant species found nowhere else in Indiana. • The Kankakee Sands region, just west of town, is a unique sand dune ecosystem with rare plant communities. Science • North Judson is home to the Kankakee Sands Field Station, a research center operated by the University of Notre Dame. • Scientists study the ecology, hydrology, and restoration of the Kankakee River Basin and surrounding ecosystems. • The town is also a participant in the Indiana Dunes National Park's Citizen Science Program, monitoring water quality and bird populations. Personalities John Dillinger:The notorious bank robber spent his formative years in North Judson and attended school there. Dr. William A. Evans:A prominent physician and inventor, Evans developed the first successful artificial heart valve in the 1950s. Dr. Robert E. Black:A renowned pediatrician and public health expert, Black pioneered the use of oral rehydration therapy to treat childhood diarrhea worldwide. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Kankakee Sands is a 3,000-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, fishing, and camping. 2.Deep River County Park is a 1,200-acre park with a lake, hiking trails, and a campground. 3.Starke County Historical Society Museum is a museum that tells the history of Starke County, Indiana. |
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