Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Pa Paxton, Massachusetts Average Annual Temperature 48.4°F (9.1°C) Average Annual High Temperature 55.6°F (13.1°C) Average Annual Low Temperature 41.2°F (5.1°C) Average Annual Precipitation 45.5 inches (115.6 cm) Average Annual Snowfall 41.5 inches (105.4 cm) Average Number of Days with Precipitation 128 Average Number of Days with Snowfall 45 Köppen Climate Classification Dfb (Humid warm summer, cold winter) Summary Pa Paxton experiences a warm summer and cold winter climate with moderate levels of year-round moisture. Seasons • Spring (March-May) Temperatures gradually rise from the mid-30s to the mid-50s Fahrenheit (1-13°C). Precipitation is moderate, with an average of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) per month. • Summer (June-August) Temperatures reach their peak in July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C) and an average low of 62°F (17°C). Precipitation is relatively low, with an average of 3 inches (7.6 cm) per month. • Autumn (September-November) Temperatures cool rapidly, with an average high of 65°F (18°C) in September and an average low of 36°F (2°C) in November. Precipitation increases slightly, with an average of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) per month. • Winter (December-February) Temperatures are cold, with an average high of 34°F (1°C) in January and an average low of 19°F (-7°C). Snowfall is significant, with an average of 12-15 inches (30.5-38.1 cm) per month. Extremes • The record high temperature is 100°F (38°C), set in July 1953. • The record low temperature is -25°F (-32°C), set in February 1934. • The greatest 24-hour snowfall is 23.5 inches (59.7 cm), set in February 2015. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Paxton is home to the 1,000-acre Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, a haven for birds, mammals, and reptiles. • The town's rolling hills and forests provide habitat for a diverse array of flora and fauna, including black bears, bobcats, and over 200 species of birds. Science • Paxton is the birthplace of Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin. His former home serves as a museum dedicated to his life and work. • The town is also home to the Paxton Center for Advanced Studies, a research and development center focused on nanotechnology and materials science. Personalities • John Adams, the second President of the United States, owned a farm in Paxton. • Henry David Thoreau visited Paxton in 1854 and wrote about its natural beauty in his journal. • Paxton was the home of the renowned naturalist and author John Burroughs, who lived there from 1895 until his death in 1921. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Paxton Woods Wildlife Management Area: A 1,000-acre natural area with hiking trails, a pond, and opportunities for wildlife viewing. 2.Paxton Center Historic District: A well-preserved 19th-century village center with historic homes, churches, and a museum. 3.Anna Maria College Art Gallery: A small but impressive gallery featuring contemporary and historical art exhibitions. |
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