Climate Summary
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| Riverside, MO Climate Summary Location Platte County, Missouri, United States Climate Type Humid continental (Köppen climate classification: Dfa) Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.6°F (12.6°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 75.2°F (24°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 33.3°F (0.7°C) • Record High Temperature 110°F (43.3°C) • Record Low Temperature -24°F (-31.1°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 39.07 inches (992.3 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (June-August) 11.13 inches (282.7 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (December-February) 2.41 inches (61.2 mm) • Average Number of Rainy Days 102 Snowfall • Average Annual Snowfall 19.6 inches (49.8 cm) • Average Monthly Snowfall (December-February) 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,607 hours • Average Daily Sunshine 7.1 hours Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 11.5 mph (18.5 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction South Other Climate Features • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hail Risk Moderate • Heat Index Can reach dangerous levels in summer • Wind Chill Can be significant in winter • Humidity High in summer, moderate in winter Climate Trends • Riverside, MO has experienced a slight warming trend in recent decades.
• Precipitation patterns have remained relatively stable.
• The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as tornadoes and hailstorms, may be increasing. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Riverside is home to the Missouri River, one of the longest rivers in North America. • The area was once a vast prairie, with abundant wildflowers and grasses. • The Missouri River has carved a deep valley through the landscape, creating picturesque bluffs and cliffs. Science • Riverside is the site of the Riverside Research Institute, a non-profit organization that conducts research in the fields of engineering, science, and technology. • The institute has played a significant role in the development of radar, sonar, and other technologies. Personalities • Jesse James, the infamous outlaw, is said to have frequented Riverside. • George Caleb Bingham, the renowned painter, lived and worked in Riverside for a time. • Mark Twain, the celebrated author, visited Riverside on several occasions. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Arabia Steamboat Museum**. This museum houses the remains of the Arabia steamboat, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856. The museum has a variety of exhibits on the steamboat and its history, as well as a collection of artifacts that were recovered from the wreck. 2.Jesse James Farm and Museum**. This museum is located on the site of the farm where Jesse James was born and raised. The museum has a variety of exhibits on Jesse James and his life, as well as a collection of artifacts that belonged to him. 3.Watkins Mill State Park**. This park is located on the banks of the Missouri River. The park has a variety of hiking trails, picnic areas, and a swimming pool. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and eagles. |
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