Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Clyde, NY Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year.
Temperature • Average annual temperature: 47.4°F (8.6°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 70.6°F (21.4°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 25.4°F (-3.7°C) • Record high temperature: 100°F (37.8°C) • Record low temperature: -27°F (-32.8°C)
Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 37.6 inches (955 mm) • Average snowfall: 70.8 inches (180 cm) • Most precipitation occurs in June and July.
Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 75% • Summers are humid, with average relative humidity reaching 80%. • Winters are less humid, with average relative humidity dropping to 60%.
Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-northwest • Average wind speed: 10 mph (16 km/h)
Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,060 hours • Summers are sunnier, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. • Winters are cloudier, with an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other Climate Features • Clyde is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. • The growing season lasts an average of 160 days, from April 25 to October 12. • The area is prone to occasional thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes. • Lake-effect snow can occur during the winter months.
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Clyde is home to the Clyde River, a tributary of the Seneca River. • The area was once covered by a vast glacier, leaving behind drumlins and kames. • The Clyde Marshes, a 1,000-acre wetland, provide habitat for diverse wildlife. Science • In 1854, Clyde became the first town in the US to establish a public water system. • The Clyde Cutlery Company, founded in 1857, was a major manufacturer of cutlery and tools. Personalities Garret A. Hobart(1844-1899): 24th Vice President of the United States, born in Clyde. George Eastman(1854-1932): Inventor of the Kodak camera, had a summer home in Clyde. William Henry Seward(1801-1872): Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, owned a farm near Clyde. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (nearby, in Seneca Falls): A 6,850-acre refuge with a variety of habitats, including marshes, forests, and grasslands. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. 2.Erie Canal Museum (nearby, in Syracuse): A museum dedicated to the history of the Erie Canal, which played a major role in the development of New York State. Visitors can learn about the canal's construction, operation, and impact on the region. 3.Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum (nearby, in Seneca Falls): A museum that tells the story of Seneca Falls, which was the site of the first women's rights convention in 1848. Visitors can learn about the convention, the women who participated in it, and the impact it had on the women's rights movement. |
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