Climate Summary
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| Hackensack, New Jersey Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa)
• Characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.9°F (12.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 75.6°F (24.2°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 33.5°F (0.8°C) • Record High Temperature 106°F (41°C) • Record Low Temperature -13°F (-25°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 45.43 inches (115.4 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation 3.79 inches (9.6 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.72 inches / 12 cm) • Driest Month February (2.69 inches / 6.8 cm) • Average Annual Snowfall 22.7 inches (57.7 cm) Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 70% • High Humidity Months June-August (75-80%) • Low Humidity Months January-March (65-70%) Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,600 hours • Sunniest Month July (300 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (180 hours) Other Climate Features • Tornado Risk Low • Hurricane Risk Moderate • Extreme Heat Days (90°F+) 15-20 per year • Extreme Cold Days (32°F-) 30-40 per year Climate Trends • Rising Temperatures Over the past century, average temperatures in Hackensack have increased by about 2°F (1.1°C). • Increasing Precipitation Annual precipitation has also increased slightly, with more intense rainfall events occurring. • More Extreme Weather The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, is expected to increase in the future. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Hackensack is situated on the banks of the Hackensack River, an important waterway for Native American tribes and early European settlers. • The area was once home to a vast tidal marsh, providing habitat for a diverse array of wildlife. • The Palisades, a series of steep cliffs along the Hudson River, form a dramatic backdrop to the city. Science • Hackensack was the birthplace of the first American steam locomotive, built by John Stevens in 1825. • The city is home to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, an environmental agency responsible for protecting the fragile ecosystem of the Hackensack Meadowlands. Personalities • Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, lived in Hackensack for a time. • John Wesley Powell, the explorer who led the first expedition through the Grand Canyon, was born in Hackensack. • The city is also the birthplace of actress Rue McClanahan, known for her role as Blanche Devereaux in the TV show \ |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.The Meadowlands Sports Complex is a sports and entertainment complex located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just a few miles from Hackensack. The complex is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams, as well as the New Jersey Devils hockey team. It also hosts a variety of concerts and other events throughout the year. 2.The American Dream is a massive shopping and entertainment complex located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just a few miles from Hackensack. The complex features over 450 stores and restaurants, as well as a variety of attractions, including an indoor water park, an amusement park, and a movie theater. 3.The Hackensack RiverWalk is a 20-mile long paved trail that follows the Hackensack River through Bergen County, New Jersey. The trail is popular for walking, running, and biking, and offers scenic views of the river and the surrounding area. |
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