| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Clayton, New Jersey Climate Summary General Climate  Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Average Temperature     •   Annual: 53.2°F (11.8°C)•   Winter (December-February): 31.6°F (-0.2°C)
 •   Spring (March-May): 47.6°F (8.7°C)
 •   Summer (June-August): 74.4°F (23.6°C)
 •   Fall (September-November): 56.8°F (13.8°C)
 Average Precipitation     •   Annual: 44.86 inches (1140 mm)•   Winter: 9.79 inches (249 mm)
 •   Spring: 11.18 inches (284 mm)
 •   Summer: 12.54 inches (318 mm)
 •   Fall: 11.35 inches (288 mm)
 Snowfall     •   Annual: 22.4 inches (57 cm)•   Winter: 19.2 inches (49 cm)
 Sunshine     •   Annual: 2,627 hours•   Summer: 8.4 hours per day
 •   Winter: 5.5 hours per day
 Wind     •   Prevailing direction: West-northwest•   Average speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h)
 Extreme Weather     •   Hurricanes  Clayton is located in an area with a moderate risk of hurricane landfalls.     •   Tornadoes  Tornadoes are possible, but not common.     •   Flooding  Heavy rainfall can cause flooding in low-lying areas.     •   Ice storms  Ice storms can occur during the winter months. Climate Change Impacts     •   Rising temperatures are expected to lead to more frequent and intense heat waves.•   Increased precipitation is expected, leading to more flooding events.
 •   Changes in snowfall patterns are also expected, with less snowfall in some areas and more in others.
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Clayton is home to the 1,100-acre Parvin State Park, featuring pristine forests, sparkling lakes, and abundant wildlife.     •   The park is a designated Important Bird Area, supporting over 200 bird species, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons.     •   The park's lakes are popular for fishing, boating, and swimming. Science     •   Clayton is the birthplace of chemist and Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum chemistry and molecular biology.     •   The town is also home to the Pauling Center for Molecular Science and Engineering at Washington College.     •   The center conducts cutting-edge research in materials science, biophysics, and computational chemistry. Personalities     •   In addition to Linus Pauling, Clayton has been home to several notable figures:         •   John Clayton, a Revolutionary War general and signer of the Declaration of Independence         •   Henry Clay, a statesman and orator known as \ | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.Parvin State Park is a 2,000-acre park located in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, New Jersey. The park is named after Charles Parvin, a local farmer and businessman who donated the land to the state in 1934. Parvin State Park is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and camping. The park also has a 10-acre lake that is stocked with trout and bass. 2.The Franklin Institute is a science museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States. The Franklin Institute is home to over 200 exhibits on science and technology. The museum also has a planetarium and a IMAX theater. 3.The Battleship New Jersey is a retired United States Navy battleship that is now a museum ship. The battleship is located in Camden, New Jersey. The Battleship New Jersey is one of the most decorated ships in the United States Navy. The ship served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. | 
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