Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Springfield Gardens, NY Climate Summary Average Temperature • Annual: 54.2°F (12.3°C) • Winter (December-February): 32.8°F (0.5°C) • Spring (March-May): 46.2°F (7.9°C) • Summer (June-August): 74.2°F (23.5°C) • Fall (September-November): 56.3°F (13.5°C) Average Precipitation • Annual: 45.6 inches (115.8 cm) • Winter: 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) • Spring: 11.4 inches (29.0 cm) • Summer: 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) • Fall: 12.6 inches (32.0 cm) Average Snowfall • Annual: 28.5 inches (72.4 cm) • Winter: 23.6 inches (59.9 cm) Sunshine • Annual: 2,600 hours • Summer: 1,000 hours • Winter: 400 hours Other Climate Features • Humidity High year-round, especially in summer • Wind Prevailing winds from the west and northwest • Tornadoes Rare, but possible • Hurricanes Occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes • Climate Zone Humid subtropical (Cfa) Summary Springfield Gardens, NY has a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, with slightly more rainfall in the summer and fall. The area is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Springfield Gardens is home to Alley Pond Park, a 658-acre natural area with diverse ecosystems, including forests, marshes, and ponds. • The park is a haven for wildlife, including over 200 bird species, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. • The Alley Pond Environmental Center provides educational programs and exhibits on the park's natural history. Science • The New York City Transit Authority's Springfield Gardens Bus Depot is a major transportation hub and the site of a large solar panel array. • The National Weather Service has a weather station in Springfield Gardens, providing weather data for the New York City metropolitan area. Personalities • The poet Langston Hughes lived in Springfield Gardens from 1947 until his death in 1967. • The jazz musician John Coltrane grew up in Springfield Gardens and attended Springfield Gardens High School. • The actress and singer Lena Horne was born in Springfield Gardens in 1917. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (adjacent to Springfield Gardens): A 9,155-acre park that offers a variety of outdoor activities, including birdwatching, hiking, kayaking, and fishing. 2.King Manor Museum (nearby in Jamaica): A historic house museum that tells the story of Rufus King, a Founding Father of the United States. 3.Queens Botanical Garden (nearby in Flushing): A 39-acre botanical garden that features a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a Japanese garden and a rose garden. |
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