Climate Summary
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| Brusly, Louisiana Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 68.8°F (20.4°C)
• Average summer temperature (June-August): 82.7°F (28.2°C)
• Average winter temperature (December-February): 49.4°F (9.7°C)
• Record high temperature: 114°F (45.6°C)
• Record low temperature: -7°F (-21.7°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 58.4 inches (148.3 cm)
• Average summer precipitation (June-August): 16.8 inches (42.7 cm)
• Average winter precipitation (December-February): 10.6 inches (26.9 cm)
• Driest month: October (2.5 inches)
• Wettest month: July (7.4 inches) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 0.3 inches (0.8 cm)
• Average number of days with snowfall: 0.2 Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,400 hours
• Average number of sunny days: 209 Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 77% Wind • Average annual wind speed: 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h)
• Prevailing wind direction: South Climate Classification • Humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification: Cfa) Tornado Activity • Brusly is located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. The most common type of tornado in the area is the EF2 tornado, with winds of up to 110 mph. Climate Change • The climate of Brusly is changing due to human-caused climate change. The average annual temperature has increased by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century. The number of days with extreme heat has also increased. Precipitation patterns are also changing, with more heavy rainfall events and less snow. These changes are expected to continue in the future, and they are likely to have a negative impact on the environment and the economy of Brusly. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Brusly is situated on the Mississippi River, forming a natural levee that protects the town from flooding. • The area is home to a diverse ecosystem, including cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and open meadows. • The Mississippi River provides a habitat for numerous fish species, including catfish, bass, and crappie. Science • Brusly is home to the West Baton Rouge Parish Library, which houses a collection of scientific and historical materials. • The town is also home to the Brusly High School Science Magnet Program, which offers advanced science courses to students. Personalities Dr. Henry A. Brusly:A physician and planter who founded Brusly in 1808. General P.G.T. Beauregard:A Confederate general who lived in Brusly during the Civil War. Dr. Samuel Mudd:A physician who treated John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Lincoln. Mudd was imprisoned in Brusly for his involvement. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Nottoway Plantation (10 miles from Brusly): A grand antebellum mansion and plantation that offers tours, special events, and a restaurant. 2.Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) (15 miles from Brusly): One of the largest maximum-security prisons in the United States, offering tours and a museum. 3.Port Hudson State Historic Site (10 miles from Brusly): A Civil War battlefield where a major battle took place in 1863, featuring historic fortifications and a museum. |
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