Climate Summary
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| Sure, here is a climate summary for Charlestown, MD: Charlestown, MD Climate Summary • Climate Type Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) • Average Annual Temperature 57.1 °F (13.9 °C) • Average Annual High Temperature 66.7 °F (19.3 °C) • Average Annual Low Temperature 47.5 °F (8.6 °C) • Average Annual Precipitation 44.3 inches (112.5 cm) • Average Annual Snowfall 18.1 inches (46 cm) Temperature Charlestown, MD has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57.1 °F (13.9 °C). The average daily high temperature ranges from 40.5 °F (4.7 °C) in January to 88.1 °F (31.2 °C) in July. The average daily low temperature ranges from 27.9 °F (-2.3 °C) in January to 67.2 °F (19.6 °C) in July. Precipitation Charlestown, MD receives an average of 44.3 inches (112.5 cm) of precipitation per year. The precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly more precipitation in the summer months. The wettest month is July, with an average of 4.9 inches (12.4 cm) of precipitation. The driest month is February, with an average of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) of precipitation. Snowfall Charlestown, MD receives an average of 18.1 inches (46 cm) of snow per year. The snowfall is typically light, with most of the snow falling in January and February. The heaviest snowfall on record in Charlestown, MD was 28.0 inches (71.1 cm), which occurred in February 1996. Climate Change The climate in Charlestown, MD is changing. The average annual temperature has increased by about 1.5 °F (0.8 °C) since the late 19th century. The average annual precipitation has also increased by about 5 inches (12.7 cm) since the late 19th century. These changes are consistent with the global trend of climate change. Additional Information • The growing season in Charlestown, MD lasts for about 200 days, from April to October.
• The hardiness zone in Charlestown, MD is 7a.
• The average annual heating degree days in Charlestown, MD is 4,652.
• The average annual cooling degree days in Charlestown, MD is 1,135. I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Charlestown is home to the Susquehanna State Park, which boasts diverse ecosystems including forests, wetlands, and the Susquehanna River. • The park is a haven for wildlife, including bald eagles, osprey, and numerous fish species. • The area's geology features limestone formations, including the iconic Conowingo Dam. Science • In 1827, the first steam-powered locomotive in the United States ran on the Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad in Charlestown. • The town was a hub for the development of the telegraph in the mid-19th century. • Today, Charlestown is home to the Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant, one of the largest nuclear power plants in the United States. Personalities • John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was captured in Charlestown in 1865. • The town was the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States. • Charlestown was home to the renowned inventor and industrialist, George Washington Carver, who developed numerous agricultural techniques. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine - This is the site of the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write \ |
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