Climate Summary
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| Barrington, New Hampshire Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 47.1°F (8.4°C)
• Average summer temperature (June-August): 68.6°F (20.3°C)
• Average winter temperature (December-February): 25.3°F (-3.7°C)
• Record high temperature: 103°F (39°C)
• Record low temperature: -25°F (-32°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 45.6 inches (1158 mm)
• Average snowfall: 60.5 inches (1537 mm)
• Most precipitation occurs in May and November. Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 73%
• Summers are humid, with average relative humidity above 70%. Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-northwest
• Average wind speed: 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine hours: 2,100
• Summers have the most sunshine, with an average of 7.5 hours per day. Other Climate Features • Growing season 150-170 days • Hardiness zone 5b • Fog Common in the morning and evening, especially in the fall and winter. • Thunderstorms Most frequent in the summer months. • Blizzards Occasional during the winter months. Climate Trends • Temperatures have been increasing over the past century, with an average increase of 2°F (1.1°C) since 1900.
• Precipitation has also increased slightly, with an average increase of 5 inches (127 mm) since 1900.
• Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and heat waves, are becoming more frequent and intense. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Barrington is home to the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 7,000-acre protected area that supports diverse wildlife, including migratory birds, fish, and reptiles. • The Lamprey River, which flows through Barrington, is one of the most productive salmon spawning rivers in New England. Science • The Barrington Nuclear Generating Station was a nuclear power plant that operated from 1987 to 2013. It was the first nuclear plant in the United States to be built in a rural area. • The University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping is located in Barrington. The center conducts research on coastal environments and provides mapping services. Personalities • Daniel Webster, the renowned orator and statesman, lived in Barrington from 1816 to 1823. His home, the Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site, is open to the public. • John Langdon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in Barrington in 1741. He later served as governor of New Hampshire and a U.S. senator. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Mount Agamenticus (York, ME): A 692-foot mountain with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, surrounding mountains, and the Maine coastline. It offers hiking trails, a summit fire tower, and a nature center. 2.Strawbery Banke Museum (Portsmouth, NH): A living history museum that recreates life in Portsmouth from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It features over 40 historic buildings, costumed interpreters, and interactive exhibits. 3.Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site (Portsmouth, NH): A grand mansion built in 1750 that was once home to three generations of the Wentworth family, including John Wentworth, the last royal governor of New Hampshire. It offers tours of the mansion, gardens, and outbuildings. |
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