Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Lynchburg, Mississippi Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. • Average annual temperature: 64.3°F (17.9°C) • Average annual precipitation: 55.5 inches (141 cm) Summer (June-August) • Average high temperature: 91°F (33°C) • Average low temperature: 70°F (21°C) • High humidity and frequent thunderstorms • Average precipitation: 15.5 inches (39 cm) Fall (September-November) • Average high temperature: 79°F (26°C) • Average low temperature: 54°F (12°C) • Decreasing humidity and occasional cold fronts • Average precipitation: 13.5 inches (34 cm) Winter (December-February) • Average high temperature: 55°F (13°C) • Average low temperature: 34°F (1°C) • Coldest month: January • Occasional frost and freezing temperatures • Average precipitation: 12.5 inches (32 cm) Spring (March-May) • Average high temperature: 70°F (21°C) • Average low temperature: 47°F (8°C) • Increasing humidity and occasional thunderstorms • Average precipitation: 14 inches (36 cm) Other Climate Features • Tornado season March-May • Hurricane season June-November • Average number of sunny days per year 210 • Average number of cloudy days per year 155 • Average annual snowfall Trace amounts |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural HistoryBaldcypress Preserve: A 500-acre sanctuary featuring ancient bald cypress trees, some over 1,000 years old. Pearl River:A scenic river that flows through Lynchburg, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Unique Flora:The area is home to a diverse range of plant life, including the endangered Alabama streaked cress. Science NASA's Stennis Space Center:Located just 15 miles away, Stennis is a major rocket testing and development facility. Lynchburg Research Station:A research center operated by the University of Southern Mississippi, focusing on environmental science and natural resource management. Personalities Dr. James McCorkle:A prominent physician and botanist who discovered the Alabama streaked cress and other rare plants in the area. Dr. William D. McCain:A renowned scientist and conservationist who played a key role in establishing the Baldcypress Preserve. Dr. W. Eugene Smith:A renowned photographer who documented the civil rights movement in Lynchburg in the 1960s. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Natchez Trace Parkway - a scenic 444-mile parkway that runs through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. It offers stunning views of the region's natural beauty, including forests, rivers, and bluffs. 2.Grand Gulf Military State Park - a historic park that tells the story of the Battle of Grand Gulf, which took place during the Civil War. The park features a museum, hiking trails, and a picnic area. 3.Lynchburg Ferry - a free ferry that crosses the Mississippi River between Lynchburg, Mississippi and Natchez, Mississippi. The ferry offers beautiful views of the river and the surrounding countryside. |
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