Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Crete, Nebraska Climate Summary Average Temperatures | Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) | |---|---|---| | January | 34.3 | 16.3 | | February | 40.7 | 22.3 | | March | 51.7 | 33.3 | | April | 64.6 | 44.3 | | May | 75.3 | 54.8 | | June | 85.3 | 64.2 | | July | 90.6 | 69.4 | | August | 89.3 | 68.4 | | September | 80.2 | 59.6 | | October | 68.7 | 47.8 | | November | 50.7 | 32.7 | | December | 38.6 | 21.3 | Average Precipitation | Month | Average Precipitation (inches) | |---|---| | January | 0.69 | | February | 0.79 | | March | 2.05 | | April | 2.84 | | May | 3.60 | | June | 4.10 | | July | 3.14 | | August | 3.28 | | September | 2.19 | | October | 1.59 | | November | 1.00 | | December | 0.75 | Average Snowfall | Month | Average Snowfall (inches) | |---|---| | January | 4.4 | | February | 4.9 | | March | 3.6 | | April | 1.0 | | May | 0.0 | | June | 0.0 | | July | 0.0 | | August | 0.0 | | September | 0.0 | | October | 0.1 | | November | 1.4 | | December | 3.2 | Climate Type Crete, Nebraska has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Other Climate Features • The average annual temperature is 52.7°F. • The average annual precipitation is 23.42 inches. • The average annual snowfall is 18.6 inches. • The growing season lasts from mid-April to mid-October. • The prevailing wind direction is from the northwest. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Crete is located on the Great Plains and is known for its fertile soil and agricultural production. • The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, coyotes, and red-tailed hawks. • The Platte River, which flows through Crete, is a major migratory route for waterfowl and other birds. Science • Crete is home to Doane University, a private liberal arts college with a strong science program. • The university's Crete Research and Innovation Campus houses the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, which focuses on renewable energy development. • Crete is also home to the Crete Carrier Corporation, a leading manufacturer of refrigerated trailers. Personalities Mari Sandoz(1896-1966), a renowned author known for her books on the Great Plains, was born in Crete. Charles Dawes(1865-1951), who served as Vice President under Calvin Coolidge, was a Crete native. George W. Norris(1861-1944), a prominent U.S. Senator from Nebraska, practiced law in Crete early in his career. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer is a living history museum that tells the story of the pioneers who settled the Great Plains. The museum has over 200 buildings and artifacts on display, including a working farm, a schoolhouse, and a church. 2.The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is a 56-foot-tall arch that commemorates the pioneers who traveled the Great Platte River Road. The monument is located on Interstate 80, just west of Kearney, Nebraska. 3.Fort Kearny State Historical Park is the site of one of the most important forts on the Great Platte River Road. The fort was built in 1848 to protect travelers from Native American attacks. Today, the park has a museum, a visitor center, and a hiking trail. |
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