Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Gowanda, NY Climate Summary General Climate Humid Continental Average Annual Temperature 48.3°F (9.1°C) Average Annual Precipitation 39.98 inches (1015.5 mm) Average Annual Snowfall 65.7 inches (166.9 cm) Seasonality Spring (March-May) • Average temperature: 45.3°F (7.4°C) • Average Precipitation: 11.04 inches (280.4 mm) • Average Snowfall: 17.3 inches (43.9 cm)
Summer (June-August) • Average temperature: 66.3°F (19.1°C) • Average Precipitation: 13.24 inches (336.3 mm) • Average Snowfall: 0 inches (0 cm)
Autumn (September-November) • Average temperature: 52.9°F (11.6°C) • Average Precipitation: 10.47 inches (266.0 mm) • Average Snowfall: 0.6 inches (1.5 cm)
Winter (December-February) • Average temperature: 29.3°F (-1.5°C) • Average Precipitation: 6.23 inches (158.2 mm) • Average Snowfall: 47.8 inches (121.4 cm)
Extremes Record High Temperature 98°F (36.7°C) Record Low Temperature -27°F (-32.8°C) Average Number of Days with Precipitation 123.1 Average Number of Days with Snow 46.4 Other Notable Climate Features • Thunder Storms Common in the summer months, with an average of 10-15 thunderstorms per year. • Tornadoes Relatively rare, but have been known to occur. • Fog Frequent in the early morning hours, especially during the fall and winter months. • Humidity High throughout the year, especially during the summer months. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Gowanda is located in the Cattaraugus Creek Valley, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. • The creek is home to numerous fish species, including brown trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. • The surrounding forests harbor a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and black bears. Science • In 1878, the Gowanda Normal School (later renamed Gowanda State Normal School) was established. • The school played a significant role in training teachers for Western New York. • Today, the campus is home to Gowanda Central School and the Gowanda Community Center. Personalities Dr. Frederick Augustus Cook:Born in Gowanda in 1865, Cook was an explorer who claimed to have reached the North Pole in 1908. His claims were later disputed. Dr. Charles Van Riper:A renowned speech pathologist, Van Riper was born in Gowanda in 1905. He developed the Van Riper method for treating stuttering. William Wells Brown:An abolitionist and author, Brown was born in Gowanda around 1814. His autobiography, \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Zoar Valley - A scenic gorge with hiking trails, waterfalls, and a historic village. 2.Griffis Sculpture Park - A 464-acre park featuring over 250 sculptures by local and international artists. 3.Holiday Valley Resort - A year-round resort offering skiing, snowboarding, golf, and other outdoor activities. |
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