Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Chesterfield, Missouri Climate Summary General Climate Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average Temperature • Annual: 55.6°F (13.1°C) • Summer (June-August): 78.6°F (25.9°C) • Winter (December-February): 34.5°F (1.4°C)
Average Precipitation • Annual: 38.5 inches (978 mm) • Wettest Month: May (4.3 inches or 109 mm) • Driest Month: January (2.2 inches or 56 mm)
Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2100 hours • Sunniest Month: July (270 hours) • Cloudiest Month: December (130 hours)
Humidity • Average annual humidity: 68% • Most humid month: July (74%) • Driest month: January (58%)
Wind • Average wind speed: 10 mph (16 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: Southwest
Severe Weather • Tornadoes: Occasional, especially in spring and early summer • Thunderstorms: Common, especially in spring and summer • Hail: Possible, but not common • Snow: Average annual snowfall: 18.1 inches (46 cm) • Ice storms: Occasional
Climate Extremes • Record high temperature: 115°F (46.7°C) • Record low temperature: -24°F (-31.1°C) • Highest 24-hour precipitation: 11.2 inches (284 mm) • Most consecutive days with 90°F (32.2°C) or higher: 23 days • Most consecutive days with 0°F (-17.8°C) or lower: 5 days
Growing Season • Average frost-free period: April 10 • October 25 (198 days)
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Chesterfield is home to the largest remaining stand of old-growth forest in St. Louis County, known as Creve Coeur Park. • The Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve, located in Chesterfield, is a 2,400-acre sanctuary with diverse flora and fauna. Science • Chesterfield is the headquarters of Monsanto, a global agricultural biotechnology company. • The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, a world-renowned research institute, is located in Chesterfield. Personalities • Daniel Boone, the legendary frontiersman, lived in Chesterfield for a period of time in the 1790s. • Lewis and Clark passed through Chesterfield on their famous expedition in 1804. • James S. McDonnell, the founder of McDonnell Douglas, was a resident of Chesterfield. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Faust Park**. This 200-acre park is home to a variety of attractions, including a carousel, a train ride, a petting zoo, and a playground. There are also several hiking trails and picnic areas. 2.Butterfly House**. This indoor butterfly conservatory is home to over 1,000 butterflies from around the world. Visitors can walk through the conservatory and observe the butterflies up close. 3.Six Flags St. Louis**. This amusement park is located just a short drive from Chesterfield. It features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions. |
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