Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Rockville, Indiana Climate Summary General Climate • Rockville, Indiana has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • The average annual temperature is 52.6°F (11.4°C). • The average annual precipitation is 42.85 inches (108.8 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 73.4°F (23°C). • The average high temperature in July is 85.6°F (29.8°C). • The average low temperature in July is 61.2°F (16.2°C). • The average precipitation in July is 4.3 inches (10.9 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). • The average high temperature in January is 37.8°F (3.2°C). • The average low temperature in January is 25.8°F (-3.4°C). • The average precipitation in January is 3.1 inches (7.9 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 52.6°F (11.4°C). • The average high temperature in April is 65.8°F (18.8°C). • The average low temperature in April is 39.4°F (4.1°C). • The average precipitation in April is 4.2 inches (10.7 cm). • The average fall temperature is 52.6°F (11.4°C). • The average high temperature in October is 64.4°F (18°C). • The average low temperature in October is 40.8°F (4.9°C). • The average precipitation in October is 3.2 inches (8.1 cm). Climate Extremes • The highest temperature ever recorded in Rockville was 107°F (41.7°C) on July 14, 1936. • The lowest temperature ever recorded in Rockville was -27°F (-32.8°C) on January 19, 1994. • The most precipitation ever recorded in Rockville in a single month was 12.6 inches (32 cm) in July 1957. • The least precipitation ever recorded in Rockville in a single month was 0.01 inches (0.025 cm) in February 1963. Climate Change • The climate in Rockville is changing, and the changes are becoming more noticeable each year. • The average annual temperature has increased by 1.8°F (1°C) since 1895. • The number of days with temperatures above 90°F (32.2°C) has increased by 10 days since 1895. • The number of days with temperatures below 32°F (0°C) has decreased by 15 days since 1895. • The average annual precipitation has increased by 5 inches (12.7 cm) since 1895. • The number of days with precipitation has increased by 10 days since 1895. Impacts of Climate Change • The changing climate is having a number of impacts on Rockville, including: • More extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and tornadoes. • Increased flooding and erosion. • Changes in plant and animal life. • Increased risk of heat-related illnesses. • Increased energy costs. Adaptation and Mitigation • Rockville is taking a number of steps to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including: • Investing in renewable energy sources. • Improving energy efficiency. • Planting trees and other vegetation. • Developing emergency plans for extreme weather events. • Educating the public about climate change. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Rockville is home to the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, the largest covered bridge festival in the world, held annually since 1960. • The Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve, a 1,000-acre sanctuary, offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and a scenic waterfall. Science • Rockville was the site of the first successful oil well in Indiana, drilled in 1889. • The Rockville Observatory, built in 1894, was one of the first astronomical observatories in the Midwest. Personalities • James Whitcomb Riley, the \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Shades State Park (4 miles from Rockville): A scenic park with a 2,182-acre lake, perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. 2.Turkey Run State Park (12 miles from Rockville): Known for its rugged sandstone canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails. 3.Hoosier Heartland Highway (passes through Rockville): A scenic byway that showcases the historic and cultural heritage of west-central Indiana. |
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