Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Brookhaven, Mississippi Climate Summary Location Southwest Mississippi, approximately 50 miles south of Jackson Climate Zone Humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) Temperature • Average annual temperature 64.7°F (18.2°C) • Average summer high (June-August) 90.7°F (32.6°C) • Average summer low (June-August) 69.9°F (21.1°C) • Average winter high (December-February) 53.6°F (12.0°C) • Average winter low (December-February) 34.4°F (1.3°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 53.11 inches (1349 mm) • Average number of rainy days per year 112 • Wettest month December (5.56 inches / 141 mm) • Driest month October (2.67 inches / 68 mm) Humidity • Average relative humidity 74% • Highest humidity July (80%) • Lowest humidity October (65%) Wind • Average wind speed 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction South Other Climate Features • Tornado risk Moderate • Hurricane risk Low • Average number of thunderstorms per year 50 • Average number of hail days per year 4 • Growing season Approximately 240 days Overall Climate Brookhaven, Mississippi experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild, wet winters. The area receives abundant rainfall throughout the year, with occasional severe thunderstorms and hailstorms. The climate is generally favorable for outdoor activities year-round. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Brookhaven is home to the Homochitto National Forest, a vast expanse of pine forests, cypress swamps, and hardwood forests. • The forest is a haven for wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and black bears. • The Homochitto River, which flows through the forest, is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. Science • Brookhaven is the site of the Brookhaven National Laboratory, a major research facility operated by the Department of Energy. • The laboratory is home to the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, which is used to date archaeological and geological samples. • Brookhaven National Laboratory also conducts research in nuclear physics, particle physics, and materials science. Personalities • Brookhaven is the birthplace of James Meredith, the first African American student to attend the University of Mississippi. • The city is also home to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, which honors the state's most accomplished athletes. • Brookhaven is known as the \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Mississippi Civil Rights Museum (Jackson, MS): Located about 30 minutes from Brookhaven, this museum tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi and the United States. 2.Medgar Evers Home Museum (Jackson, MS): Also located about 30 minutes from Brookhaven, this museum is the former home of Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1963. 3.Casey Jones Railroad Museum (Jackson, MS): Located about 30 minutes from Brookhaven, this museum tells the story of Casey Jones, a legendary railroad engineer who died in a train wreck in 1900. |
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