Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| New Windsor, NY Climate Summary Location Hudson Valley region of New York State Climate Zone Humid continental climate Average Temperature • Annual: 51.6°F (10.9°C) • Winter (December-February): 27.7°F (-2.4°C) • Spring (March-May): 45.2°F (7.3°C) • Summer (June-August): 70.9°F (21.6°C) • Fall (September-November): 53.1°F (11.7°C) Average Precipitation • Annual: 43.7 inches (111 cm) • Winter: 11.5 inches (29 cm) • Spring: 11.8 inches (30 cm) • Summer: 11.0 inches (28 cm) • Fall: 9.4 inches (24 cm) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 30.7 inches (78 cm) • Snowiest month: January (9.4 inches) Wind • Average wind speed: 8.3 mph (13.4 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: West-northwest Other Climate Characteristics • Humidity High humidity levels throughout the year, especially in summer. • Sunshine Receives an average of 2,480 sunshine hours per year. • Extreme Weather Occasional thunderstorms, hailstorms, and snowstorms in winter. • Growing Season Approximately 180 days, from mid-April to mid-October. Climate Trends • Over the past few decades, New Windsor has experienced a slight increase in average temperatures and precipitation. • The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall, have also increased. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • New Windsor is home to the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 50-mile stretch of the Hudson River, important for its diverse ecosystem and migratory bird populations. • The area was once part of the Great Appalachian Valley, a vast inland sea that formed during the Paleozoic Era. Fossils of marine organisms can still be found in the area. Science • The United States Military Academy at West Point, located in New Windsor, is a renowned institution for science and engineering education, producing notable scientists and engineers throughout history. • The Storm King Art Center, also in New Windsor, hosts exhibitions and programs that explore the intersection of art and science, often focusing on environmental issues. Personalities • George Washington established his headquarters in New Windsor during the Revolutionary War, and the city was the site of the Continental Army's winter encampment in 1782-1783. • Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, lived in New Windsor during the war and established his law practice there. • John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist and artist, visited New Windsor in the early 19th century and painted several birds from the area. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Storm King Art Center (Mountainville, NY): A 500-acre outdoor sculpture park with over 100 sculptures by renowned artists, including Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Isamu Noguchi. 2.New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site (New Windsor, NY): The site of George Washington's final military headquarters during the Revolutionary War, featuring reconstructed buildings, exhibits, and guided tours. 3.Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (Hudson Valley, NY): A vast region stretching along the Hudson River, offering scenic drives, hiking trails, historic sites, and cultural attractions, including the Walkway Over the Hudson (a pedestrian bridge offering panoramic views of the river). |
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