Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Gill, Massachusetts Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 45.6°F (7.6°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 66.9°F (19.4°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 23.7°F (-4.6°C) • Record High Temperature 98°F (36.7°C) • Record Low Temperature -26°F (-32.2°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 44.8 inches (113.8 cm) • Average Snowfall 52.6 inches (133.6 cm) • Wettest Month May (4.6 inches / 11.7 cm) • Driest Month February (2.5 inches / 6.4 cm) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 72% • Highest Humidity Summer (80%) • Lowest Humidity Winter (60%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Other Climate Features • Growing Season 150-180 days • Hardiness Zone 5a • Average Number of Thunderstorms 10-15 per year • Average Number of Foggy Days 10-20 per year • Average Number of Ice Storm Days 2-4 per year Climate Trends • Gill has experienced a slight warming trend in recent decades. • The average annual temperature has increased by about 1°F (0.6°C) since the early 20th century. • The number of extreme heat events (days over 90°F / 32.2°C) has also increased. • Precipitation patterns have remained relatively stable, with no significant changes in annual rainfall or snowfall. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Gill is home to the largest freshwater marsh in Massachusetts, the Great Brook Farm Marsh. • The Connecticut River, which forms the town's western boundary, is an important migratory corridor for birds. • The town's forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and bobcats. Science • Gill was the site of the first successful American attempt to manufacture sulfuric acid, in 1803. • The town is also home to the Gill Observatory, which is operated by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Personalities Levi Stockbridge:A Revolutionary War veteran and one of the founders of Gill. Edward Hitchcock:A renowned geologist and paleontologist who lived in Gill in the early 19th century. Joseph Smith:The founder of the Mormon Church, who lived in Gill for a brief period in the 1820s. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Mount Greylock State Reservation (Adams, MA): This scenic mountain range offers hiking trails, scenic drives, and panoramic views of the Berkshires. 2.Mohawk Trail State Forest (Charlemont, MA): This vast forest features waterfalls, hiking trails, and scenic overlooks along the historic Mohawk Trail. 3.Northfield Mount Hermon School (Northfield, MA): This prestigious boarding school is home to a beautiful campus, a museum, and a performing arts center. |
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