Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Birmingham, Michigan Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Average Temperature • Annual: 48.2°F (9°C) • Summer (June-August): 72.6°F (22.6°C) • Winter (December-February): 26.6°F (-3°C) Average Precipitation • Annual: 34.3 inches (871 mm) • Summer (June-August): 11.2 inches (284 mm) • Winter (December-February): 6.7 inches (170 mm) Snowfall • Annual: 43.1 inches (109.5 cm) • January: 11.2 inches (28.4 cm) • February: 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) Sunshine • Annual: 2,010 hours • Summer (June-August): 8.6 hours per day • Winter (December-February): 4.5 hours per day Humidity • Summer: High humidity, with average relative humidity around 70% • Winter: Low humidity, with average relative humidity around 50% Wind • Prevailing winds from the west-southwest • Average wind speed: 9.2 mph (14.8 km/h) Extreme Weather • Thunderstorms are common in the summer, with occasional severe storms. • Tornadoes are rare but not unheard of. • Winter storms can bring heavy snow and ice. Climate Trends • Temperatures have been rising slightly over the past century. • Precipitation patterns have become more variable, with more intense storms and periods of drought. • Snowfall has decreased slightly in recent decades. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Birmingham's Cranbrook Institute of Science is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive natural history collections in the Midwest, including over 2 million specimens. • The city is located within the Great Lakes Forest Ecoregion, characterized by mixed deciduous and coniferous forests. • The Rouge River flows through Birmingham, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and herons. Science • Birmingham was the birthplace of Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed the polio vaccine. • Cranbrook Institute of Science operates a world-renowned astrophysics observatory, which has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe. • The city is home to several research and development centers, including those of General Motors and Delphi Automotive. Personalities • Birmingham has been home to many notable figures, including: • Henry Ford II, CEO of Ford Motor Company • Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company • George Booth, founder of the Detroit News and the Cranbrook Educational Community • Lillian Gilbreth, industrial engineer and author of \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Cranbrook House & Gardens: A historic mansion and gardens designed by renowned architect Eliel Saarinen, featuring stunning architecture, art collections, and beautiful gardens. 2.Birmingham Shopping District: A vibrant and upscale shopping district with a wide variety of boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and cafes. 3.Detroit Zoo: Located just outside Birmingham, this world-renowned zoo is home to over 5,000 animals from around the globe, including elephants, tigers, gorillas, and polar bears. |
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