Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Chicopee, Massachusetts Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 49.5°F (9.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.6°F (22.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 27.3°F (-2.6°C) • Record High Temperature 102°F (38.9°C) • Record Low Temperature -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 43.4 inches (1102 mm) • Average Snowfall 54.3 inches (1379 mm) • Wettest Month May (4.5 inches or 114 mm) • Driest Month February (2.6 inches or 66 mm) Humidity • Average Annual Humidity 73% • Average Summer Humidity 76% • Average Winter Humidity 70% Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 9.2 mph (14.8 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine Hours 2,375 hours • Average Summer Sunshine Hours 280 hours per month • Average Winter Sunshine Hours 160 hours per month Other Climate Features • Growing Season 180-200 days • Hardiness Zone 6a • Average Number of Thunderstorms 15 per year • Average Number of Foggy Days 10 per year • Average Number of Ice Days 12 per year Climate Trends • Chicopee has experienced a slight increase in average annual temperature over the past century. • Precipitation patterns have remained relatively stable, although there has been a slight increase in the frequency of heavy rainfall events. • Extreme weather events, such as heat waves and floods, have become more common in recent years. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Chicopee is home to the Mount Holyoke Range State Park, a 4,000-acre preserve with diverse ecosystems, including forests, meadows, and wetlands. • The Connecticut River flows through Chicopee, providing habitat for numerous fish species and waterfowl. • The city's parks and open spaces are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and foxes. Science • Chicopee was the birthplace of physicist and astronomer George Ellery Hale, who founded the Mount Wilson Observatory. • The city is home to the Westover Air Reserve Base, a major center for military aviation research and development. • Chicopee State College has a strong science program, with research focuses in areas such as environmental science and biotechnology. Personalities • Emily Dickinson, the renowned poet, lived in neighboring Amherst and often visited Chicopee. • William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield, MA, also played a role in the establishment of Chicopee. • Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, was born in Chicopee. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.The Big E (West Springfield, MA): A massive annual agricultural fair and exposition held in September, featuring livestock exhibitions, food vendors, concerts, and more. 2.Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, MA): A museum dedicated to the history of basketball, featuring exhibits on legendary players, teams, and moments. 3.Chicopee Falls State Park (Chicopee, MA): A picturesque park with waterfalls, hiking trails, and a historic mill complex. |
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