Climate Summary
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| Buchanan, Michigan Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 48.8°F (9.3°C)
• Average daily maximum temperature in July: 82.8°F (28.2°C)
• Average daily minimum temperature in January: 20.3°F (-6.5°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 36.5 inches (927 mm)
• Average number of days with precipitation: 124
• Heaviest precipitation month: June (4.2 inches or 107 mm)
• Driest month: February (2.1 inches or 53 mm) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 43.6 inches (111 cm)
• Average number of days with snowfall: 36 Wind • Average wind speed: 10.6 mph (17.1 km/h)
• Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 72% Sunshine • Average annual sunshine hours: 2,480
• Average daily sunshine hours in July: 9.7 hours
• Average daily sunshine hours in December: 4.2 hours Climate Classification • Köppen climate classification: Dfa (Humid continental climate) Climate Summary Buchanan, Michigan has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is 48.8°F (9.3°C), with average daily maximum temperatures in July reaching 82.8°F (28.2°C) and average daily minimum temperatures in January dropping to 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The area receives an average of 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation per year, with the heaviest precipitation occurring in June. Snowfall is also significant, with an average of 43.6 inches (111 cm) falling annually. The prevailing wind direction is west-southwest, and the average annual wind speed is 10.6 mph (17.1 km/h). The average annual relative humidity is 72%. Buchanan receives an average of 2,480 hours of sunshine per year, with the most sunshine occurring in July and the least in December. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Buchanan is home to the Warren Dunes State Park, a 1,952-acre natural area featuring towering sand dunes, lush forests, and a pristine beach along Lake Michigan. • The St. Joseph River, a major tributary of Lake Michigan, flows through Buchanan, providing habitat for a diverse array of fish and wildlife. Science • The University of Notre Dame's Environmental Research Center is located in Buchanan, conducting research on aquatic ecology, conservation biology, and climate change. • The Buchanan Area Schools' STEM Academy offers specialized science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to students. Personalities • James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, was born in Cove Gap, near Buchanan, in 1791. • Francis Wayland, the first president of Brown University, was born in Buchanan in 1796. • John Deere, the inventor of the steel plow, lived in Buchanan from 1836 to 1842. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Red Bud Trail - A scenic 6.2-mile paved trail that winds through forests, wetlands, and prairies, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. 2.Warren Dunes State Park - A sprawling park along the shores of Lake Michigan, featuring towering sand dunes, hiking trails, swimming beaches, and a historic lighthouse. 3.Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve - A 105-acre botanical garden and nature preserve showcasing a diverse collection of plants, including wildflowers, ferns, and trees, as well as hiking trails and a butterfly garden. |
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