Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Pine Plains, New York Climate Summary Overview Pine Plains, located in Dutchess County, New York, experiences a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
Temperatures • Average Annual Temperature 49.7°F (9.8°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.2°F (22.3°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 26.3°F (-3.2°C) • Record High Temperature 104°F (40°C) • Record Low Temperature -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 43.6 inches (110.7 cm) • Average Snowfall 43.3 inches (110 cm) • Wettest Month July (5.1 inches) • Driest Month February (2.4 inches) Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 73% • Summer Humidity High, often above 70% • Winter Humidity Lower, around 60-65% Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,523 hours • Sunniest Month July (310 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (160 hours) Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 10 mph (16 km/h) Seasons • Spring (March-May) Mild and variable, with occasional cold snaps and rain showers. • Summer (June-August) Warm and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. • Fall (September-November) Crisp and colorful, with decreasing temperatures and occasional rain. • Winter (December-February) Cold and snowy, with occasional thaws and ice storms. Climate Trends • Rising Temperatures Pine Plains has experienced a gradual increase in average temperatures over the past century. • Increased Precipitation The region has also seen an increase in annual precipitation, particularly in the form of heavy rainfall events. • Earlier Spring and Later Fall Climate change is leading to earlier spring thaws and later fall frosts, extending the growing season. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Pine Plains is named after the vast pine forests that once covered the area. • The town is home to the Taconic State Park, which features a diverse ecosystem with forests, wetlands, and waterfalls. • The Harlem Valley Rail Trail, a popular hiking and biking trail, runs through Pine Plains. Science • Pine Plains was the site of a major iron ore mining operation in the 19th century. • The town is home to the Pine Plains Observatory, one of the oldest and most active amateur astronomy clubs in the United States. Personalities • The American painter Thomas Cole lived in Pine Plains for a period of time and painted some of his most famous works there. • The abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth lived in Pine Plains for several years. • The author and environmentalist John Burroughs was born in Pine Plains. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (Hyde Park, NY): A grand Gilded Age mansion built by Frederick Vanderbilt, with stunning gardens, a carriage museum, and boat tours on the Hudson River. 2.Mills Mansion State Historic Site (Staatsburg, NY): A Victorian-era mansion with opulent interiors, a formal garden, and a carriage house museum. 3.Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (Poughkeepsie, NY): A 1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge offering panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley, including the Catskill Mountains. |
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