Climate Summary
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| Temperature • Average annual temperature: 69.6°F (20.9°C)
• Average summer temperature: 83.1°F (28.4°C)
• Average winter temperature: 50.7°F (10.4°C)
• Highest recorded temperature: 109°F (42.8°C)
• Lowest recorded temperature: 10°F (-12.2°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 56.49 inches (143.5 cm)
• Average number of rainy days: 110
• Wettest month: July (8.12 inches)
• Driest month: October (2.78 inches) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 78%
• Highest average relative humidity: August (83%)
• Lowest average relative humidity: October (70%) Wind • Average annual wind speed: 8.6 mph (13.8 km/h)
• Prevailing wind direction: South-southeast Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,910 hours
• Percentage of possible sunshine: 66% Climate Type • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa) Additional Information • Destrehan is located in USDA plant hardiness zone 9a.
• The growing season in Destrehan lasts for an average of 280 days.
• The last spring frost typically occurs in mid-February, and the first fall frost typically occurs in mid-December. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Destrehan is situated on the Mississippi River, which has played a vital role in its ecosystem and history. • The area is home to diverse wildlife, including alligators, egrets, and bald eagles. • The nearby Honey Island Swamp is a unique ecosystem known for its cypress trees and abundant birdlife. Science • Destrehan was the site of the first successful sugar refinery in the United States, established in 1794. • The town also played a role in the development of the steam engine in the early 19th century. • Today, Destrehan is home to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, which conducts research on agriculture and natural resources. Personalities • Jean-Noël Destrehan, a prominent planter and politician, founded the town in 1785. • Marie Laveau, a legendary voodoo priestess, is said to have resided in Destrehan. • John James Audubon, the famous ornithologist, visited Destrehan in the 1820s and painted several birds from the area. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Destrehan Plantation - A historic plantation house built in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is one of the oldest and most intact surviving examples of French colonial architecture in the United States. The plantation is open for tours, and visitors can learn about the history of the plantation, its owners, and the enslaved people who worked there. 2.The Louisiana State Penitentiary - Also known as Angola, the Louisiana State Penitentiary is the largest maximum-security prison in the United States. The prison is home to over 6,000 inmates, and it is known for its harsh conditions and its history of violence. Visitors can take a tour of the prison, and they can learn about the history of the prison and the lives of the inmates. 3.The River Road African American Museum - The River Road African American Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of African Americans in the River Road area of Louisiana. The museum has exhibits on the history of slavery, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. Visitors can also learn about the lives of prominent African Americans from the River Road area, such as Norbert Rillieux and Homer Plessy. |
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