Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Buffalo, Iowa Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 48.5°F (9.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.8°F (22.7°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 21.3°F (-5.9°C) • Record High Temperature 114°F (45.6°C) • Record Low Temperature -31°F (-35°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 35.1 inches (892 mm) • Average Snowfall 35.2 inches (894 mm) • Rainy Season May to September • Dry Season December to February Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-northwest • Average Wind Speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 71% • High Humidity Period June to August Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,209 hours • Sunniest Month July (320 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (123 hours) Other Climate Features • Tornadoes Occasional, most common in May and June. • Thunderstorms Frequent in summer. • Hailstorms Occasional, most common in May and June. • Ice Storms Occasional, most common in winter. Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures, leading to more extreme heat events. • Changes in precipitation patterns, with more intense rainfall events and longer dry spells. • Increased frequency and severity of tornadoes and hailstorms.
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Buffalo Creek, the town's namesake, is a tributary of the Wapsipinicon River and is home to diverse aquatic life. • The area around Buffalo was once a vast prairie, with tallgrass species such as big bluestem and Indian grass dominating. Science • Buffalo is the birthplace of John Deere, the inventor of the steel plow. His former home and workshop are now a historical site. • The town is located near the University of Iowa's Field Station for Research and Education, which conducts environmental and agricultural research. Personalities John Deere (1804-1886):Born in Buffalo, Deere revolutionized agriculture with his invention of the steel plow. John Wesley Powell (1834-1902):A geologist and explorer, Powell led the first expedition to navigate the Grand Canyon. He was born in Mount Morris, near Buffalo. James Van Allen (1914-2006):A physicist, Van Allen discovered the Van Allen radiation belts surrounding Earth. He grew up in Buffalo. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead National Historic Site: The former home of legendary frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody, this site features his original cabin, museum, and other historic buildings. 2.Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: The birthplace and boyhood home of the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, this site preserves the family home and other historic buildings. 3.Mississippi Palisades State Park: Located along the Mississippi River, this park offers scenic hiking trails, fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. It also features a replica of a Native American village and a museum. |
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