Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Littleton Common, MA Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 47.5°F (8.6°C) • Average summer high: 80.6°F (27°C) • Average winter low: 19.4°F (-7°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 45.8 inches (116.3 cm) • Average snowfall: 54.6 inches (138.7 cm) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 71% Wind • Average annual wind speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: West Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,500 hours Climate Type • Humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa) Climate Characteristics • Warm, humid summers with occasional heat waves • Cold, snowy winters with temperatures often below freezing • Moderate precipitation year-round, with slightly more in the spring and fall • High humidity levels, especially in the summer • Prevailing westerly winds bring moisture from the Atlantic Ocean Extreme Weather Events • Severe thunderstorms with hail, lightning, and heavy rain • Nor'easters with high winds, heavy snow, and coastal flooding • Heat waves with temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C) • Cold snaps with temperatures dropping below 0°F (-18°C) Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures leading to more frequent and intense heat waves • Increased precipitation and more frequent heavy rainfall events • Changes in snowfall patterns and timing • Increased risk of coastal flooding due to sea level rise |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History and Science • Littleton Common is home to the largest remaining stand of American chestnut trees in New England, a species nearly wiped out by chestnut blight. • The Common is a designated Important Bird Area, supporting over 100 bird species. • The nearby Nashua River has been restored as a spawning ground for Atlantic salmon. Personalities Elias Smith Jr.(1769-1846), a renowned astronomer, lived and worked in Littleton. He discovered the Comet of 1822 and co-founded the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Louisa May Alcott(1832-1888), author of \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Minute Man National Historical Park: This park commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. The park includes the Battle Road Trail, which follows the route of the British retreat from Concord to Boston. 2. The Wayside Inn: This historic inn was built in 1702 and has been a popular stop for travelers ever since. The inn has been visited by many famous people, including George Washington, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. 3. Walden Pond: This pond is famous for being the place where Henry David Thoreau lived for two years while writing his book Walden. The pond is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and boating. |
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