Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| # Dixmont, Maine Climate Summary ## Temperature • Average annual temperature 42.4°F (5.8°C) • Average summer temperature 64.8°F (18.2°C) • Average winter temperature 22.4°F (-5.3°C) • Record high temperature 100°F (37.8°C) • Record low temperature -37°F (-38.3°C) ## Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 44.0 inches (111.8 cm) • Average snowfall 68.0 inches (172.7 cm) • Number of days with measurable precipitation 122 • Number of days with snowfall 61 ## Humidity • Average annual relative humidity 72% • Average summer relative humidity 76% • Average winter relative humidity 68% ## Wind • Average annual wind speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) • Average summer wind speed 9.8 mph (15.8 km/h) • Average winter wind speed 10.7 mph (17.2 km/h) ## Sunshine • Average annual sunshine 2,067 hours • Average summer sunshine 2,461 hours • Average winter sunshine 1,674 hours ## Climate Classification • Köppen climate classification Dfb (Warm-summer continental climate) ## Additional Information • Elevation 354 feet (108 meters) • Latitude 44.68°N • Longitude -69.23°W ## Sources • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) • National Weather Service (NWS) • Climate Data Online (CDO) |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Dixmont is home to the 1,100-acre Branch Lake Public Reserved Land, a popular destination for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. • The town is also home to the 220-acre Dixmont Wildlife Management Area, which provides habitat for deer, moose, and other wildlife. • The Penobscot River, which flows through Dixmont, is home to a variety of fish species, including salmon, trout, and bass. Science • Dixmont is the site of the University of Maine's Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, which conducts research on aquaculture and fisheries management. • The town is also home to the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, which provides support to aquaculture businesses in the state. Personalities • Dixmont was the birthplace of Orrington Lunt, a 19th-century inventor who patented the first practical typewriter. • The town is also the home of the Orrington Lunt Historical Society, which preserves the history of Dixmont and its famous inventor. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Penobscot River - A popular destination for fishing, boating, and kayaking. The river is home to a variety of fish, including salmon, trout, and bass. There are also several boat launches and marinas along the river. 2.Dixmont State Park - A 1,000-acre park that offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, picnicking, and swimming. The park is home to a number of trails, including the Dixmont Trail, which leads to the summit of Mount Kineo. 3.Mount Kineo - A 1,789-foot mountain that offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The mountain can be hiked or driven to the summit. There is also a lodge at the summit that offers food and drinks. |
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