Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Shinnecock Hills, New York Climate Summary General Overview Shinnecock Hills is located on the south shore of Long Island, New York, and experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). The climate is characterized by warm, humid summers and cool, wet winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 51.9°F (11.1°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.6°F (22.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 31.8°F (-0.1°C) • Record High Temperature 104°F (40°C) • Record Low Temperature -12°F (-24°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 44.6 inches (113.3 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (January) 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (July) 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) • Snowfall 21.6 inches (54.9 cm) annually Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 72% • Average Summer Relative Humidity 75% • Average Winter Relative Humidity 68% Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 10.4 mph (16.7 km/h) Other Climate Features • Growing Season 210 days (April-October) • Hardiness Zone 7a • Coastal Influence Shinnecock Hills is located near the Atlantic Ocean, which moderates temperatures and increases humidity. • Fog Fog is common during the spring and summer months. • Hurricanes Shinnecock Hills is susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, especially during the late summer and early fall. Climate Change Impacts Climate change is expected to have the following impacts on Shinnecock Hills: • Rising sea levels • Increased frequency and intensity of storms • Warmer temperatures • Changes in precipitation patterns |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Home to the rare and endangered Karner blue butterfly, whose larvae feed exclusively on wild lupine. • A coastal dune system that supports a diverse ecosystem, including beach grasses, bayberry, and pitch pine. • Part of the Audubon Important Bird Area, providing critical habitat for migratory birds. Science • Site of the Brookhaven National Laboratory, a major research facility in nuclear physics, biology, and medicine. • Home to the Shinnecock Bay Estuary Research Reserve, dedicated to studying and protecting the coastal ecosystem. Personalities • William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, owned a farm in Shinnecock Hills. • John Steinbeck, the author, summered in the area and wrote about it in his novel \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Shinnecock Hills Golf Club - A historic golf course designed by William Flynn and opened in 1891. It has hosted several major championships, including the U.S. Open in 1896, 1903, 1913, 1926, 1939, and 1986. 2.Southampton Arts Center - A non-profit organization that offers exhibitions, classes, and workshops in the visual and performing arts. The center is located in a historic building that was once the home of the Southampton Historical Museum. 3.Southampton Historical Museum - A museum that tells the story of Southampton's history, from its founding in 1640 to the present day. The museum has a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that illustrate the town's rich past. |
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