Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Yardville, New Jersey Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 53.5°F (11.9°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 76.4°F (24.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 32.5°F (0.3°C) • Record High Temperature 106°F (41.1°C) • Record Low Temperature -13°F (-25°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 45.3 inches (115 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation 3.7 inches (9.4 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.8 inches / 12.2 cm) • Driest Month February (2.6 inches / 6.6 cm) • Average Annual Snowfall 20.0 inches (50.8 cm) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,625 hours • Sunniest Month July (310 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (160 hours) Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) Other Climate Features • Humid Summers High humidity levels can make summers feel hotter than they actually are. • Cold Winters Temperatures can drop below freezing for extended periods during winter, and snowfall is common. • Thunderstorms Thunderstorms are common during the summer months. • Tornadoes Tornadoes are rare but can occur. • Hurricanes Yardville is located inland and is not directly impacted by hurricanes, but remnants of storms can bring heavy rain and wind. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Yardville is situated along the Delaware River, providing a rich ecosystem for diverse plant and animal life. • The area is home to the Abbott Marshlands, a 300-acre tidal marsh that supports numerous bird species, including osprey and bald eagles. • The Yardville Historic District contains several historic trees, including a large oak that is estimated to be over 200 years old. Science • Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, where he developed the incandescent light bulb, was located just a few miles from Yardville. • The area was a hub for the chemical industry in the 19th and 20th centuries, with companies such as Hercules Powder and Rohm and Haas operating factories. Personalities • John Abbott, a Quaker farmer and abolitionist, played a significant role in the Underground Railroad in Yardville. • John Hartpence, a local inventor, patented the first commercially successful steam-powered fire engine in 1829. • William T. Sherman, the Union general in the Civil War, had a summer home in Yardville. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Washington Crossing National Cemetery (Washington Crossing, PA) 2. Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA) 3. Grounds For Sculpture (Hamilton, NJ) |
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