| 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)
 Tourist Attractions| | 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. | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 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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