Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Neponsit, New York Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification: Cfa) • Warm, humid summers and cool, damp winters • Precipitation is spread throughout the year, with more rain in the summer months Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.8°F (12.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 74.1°F (23.4°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 34.9°F (1.6°C) • Record High Temperature 106°F (41°C) • Record Low Temperature -13°F (-25°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 46.9 inches (1191 mm) • Average Summer Precipitation (June-August) 12.7 inches (323 mm) • Average Winter Precipitation (December-February) 9.1 inches (231 mm) • Snowfall 24.5 inches (62 cm) annually Other Climate Data • Average Humidity 70% • Average Wind Speed 11 mph (18 km/h) • Average Number of Sunny Days 210 per year • Tornado Risk Low • Hurricane Risk Moderate Climate Trends • Over the past few decades, Neponsit has experienced an increase in average temperatures and precipitation. • The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall, has also increased. • These trends are expected to continue in the future due to climate change. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Neponsit Beach is a barrier island formed by glacial deposits and ocean currents. • The area is home to a diverse ecosystem, including salt marshes, dunes, and maritime forests. • Rare species found in Neponsit include the piping plover, a threatened shorebird. Science • In the 1930s, Neponsit was a hub for aviation research. • The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) established a research facility at Floyd Bennett Field, which later became part of Kennedy Airport. • Neponsit's wind tunnel was used to test aircraft designs, including the wings of the B-29 bomber. Personalities • Amelia Earhart, the famed aviator, lived in Neponsit in the 1930s. • Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic, also resided in Neponsit. • The area has been home to numerous scientists, including Robert Goddard, the father of rocketry, and Wernher von Braun, the chief architect of the Apollo program. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Jacob Riis Park: A sprawling oceanfront park with a sandy beach, boardwalk, and historic bathhouse. 2.Fort Tilden: A former military fort with scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica Bay, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. 3.Breezy Point Tip: The westernmost point of the Rockaway Peninsula, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Manhattan skyline. |
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