| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Towson, Maryland Climate Summary General Climate     •   Humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa)•   Characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters
 Temperature     •   Average annual temperature  56.9°F (13.8°C)     •   Average summer temperature (June-August)  77.6°F (25.3°C)     •   Average winter temperature (December-February)  34.4°F (1.3°C)     •   Record high temperature  109°F (43°C)     •   Record low temperature  -15°F (-26°C) Precipitation     •   Average annual precipitation  42.1 inches (1070 mm)     •   Average snowfall  19.6 inches (50 cm)     •   Wettest month  July (4.6 inches)     •   Driest month  February (2.4 inches) Humidity     •   High humidity throughout the year•   Average relative humidity: 68%
 Wind     •   Prevailing wind direction: Southwest•   Average wind speed: 10 mph (16 km/h)
 Sunshine     •   Average annual sunshine  2,600 hours     •   Sunniest month  July (300 hours)     •   Cloudiest month  December (150 hours) Seasonal Characteristics Spring (March-May)     •   Mild temperatures•   Increasing precipitation
 •   Occasional thunderstorms
 Summer (June-August)     •   Hot and humid•   Frequent thunderstorms
 •   Highest precipitation
 Autumn (September-November)     •   Decreasing temperatures•   Decreasing precipitation
 •   Colorful foliage
 Winter (December-February)     •   Cold and damp•   Occasional snowfall
 •   Lowest temperatures
 Extreme Weather Events     •   Tornadoes  Rare, but possible     •   Thunderstorms  Frequent, especially in summer     •   Hurricanes  Occasional impact from remnants of hurricanes     •   Heat waves  Occasional during summer     •   Cold spells  Occasional during winter | 
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Towson is home to the Towson Run Natural Area, a 200-acre preserve showcasing native plants, wildlife, and a stream restoration project.     •   The Gunpowder River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, flows through Towson, providing habitat for diverse aquatic species. Science     •   Towson University is a leading research institution, particularly in the fields of health sciences, environmental science, and engineering.     •   The university's Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) conducts cutting-edge research on environmental issues. Personalities     •   Samuel Smith, a Revolutionary War hero and signer of the Declaration of Independence, owned a plantation in Towson.     •   John Eager Howard, another Revolutionary War hero and first governor of Maryland, also resided in Towson.     •   Anne Arundel, wife of Maryland's first governor, was known for her hospitality and is credited with naming the area \ | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.Towson Town Center: A large open-air shopping mall with over 150 stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. 2.Towson University: A public research university with a beautiful campus and several museums, including the Towson University Art Gallery and the Towson University Planetarium. 3.Oregon Ridge Park: A 700-acre park with hiking trails, picnic areas, a dog park, and a lake for fishing and kayaking. | 
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