Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
Bayonne, New Jersey Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification: Cfa) • Warm, humid summers and cool, damp winters Temperature • Average annual temperature 55.2°F (12.9°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August) 77.5°F (25.3°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February) 33.5°F (0.8°C) • Record high temperature 106°F (41°C) • Record low temperature -14°F (-26°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 45.5 inches (115.6 cm) • Average snowfall 24.5 inches (62.2 cm) • Wettest month July (4.7 inches / 11.9 cm) • Driest month February (2.7 inches / 6.9 cm) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine 2,630 hours • Sunniest month July (310 hours) • Least sunny month December (160 hours) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity 67% • Highest humidity Summer months (70-80%) • Lowest humidity Winter months (50-60%) Wind • Prevailing wind direction West-southwest • Average wind speed 11.2 mph (18 km/h) Other Climate Features • Hurricane season June 1st • November 30th • Average number of hurricanes per year 0.1 • Average number of tornadoes per year 0.1 • Sea level rise 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) per decade Climate Trends • Rising temperatures Bayonne has experienced a gradual increase in average temperatures over the past century. • Increasing precipitation Annual precipitation has also increased slightly in recent decades. • More frequent extreme weather events Bayonne has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
Natural History • Bayonne is situated on the New York Bay and Kill van Kull, providing diverse habitats for marine life. • The city is home to the Bayonne Golf Club, one of the oldest golf courses in the United States, established in 1899. • Liberty State Park, located within Bayonne, offers scenic views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Science • Bayonne was a major shipbuilding center in the 19th and 20th centuries, known for its construction of battleships and other naval vessels. • The city is the site of the Bayonne Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Kill van Kull and connecting New Jersey to Staten Island. • Bayonne is home to the Chandelier Islands, a group of artificial islands created from dredged material, providing a unique ecosystem for wildlife. Personalities • General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, was born in Bayonne. • Joe DiMaggio, the legendary baseball player known for his 56-game hitting streak, grew up in Bayonne. • Frank Sinatra, the iconic singer and actor, had a home in Bayonne during his early career. |
| Tourist Attractions
1. Bayonne Bridge 2. Bayonne Park 3. Stephen R. Gregg Park |
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