Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
University Gardens, New York Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate • Four distinct seasons • Warm, humid summers • Cold, snowy winters • Moderate rainfall throughout the year Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 51.2°F (10.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 73.6°F (23.1°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 29.2°F (-1.6°C) • Record High Temperature 102°F (38.9°C) • Record Low Temperature -16°F (-26.7°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 44.5 inches (113 cm) • Average Number of Rainy Days per Year 120 • Average Snowfall per Year 27.5 inches (70 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.8 inches) • Driest Month February (2.4 inches) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 68% • High Humidity Summer months (70-80%) • Low Humidity Winter months (50-60%) Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 10 mph (16 km/h) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine Hours 2,600 • Sunniest Month July (300 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (150 hours) Other Climate Factors • Growing Season 180-200 days • Hardiness Zone 6b • Tornadoes Rare • Hurricanes Occasionally affected by hurricanes and tropical storms • Flooding Occasional flooding during heavy rainfall events |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
Natural History • University Gardens is home to the Alley Pond Environmental Center, a 658-acre urban park with diverse ecosystems including forests, wetlands, and grasslands. • The park is a sanctuary for wildlife, including over 200 bird species, deer, foxes, and turtles. • The Alley Pond Creek, which flows through the park, is an important spawning ground for fish. Science • The University Gardens campus of Hofstra University is a renowned center for scientific research. • The university's Center for Climate Systems Research conducts cutting-edge climate modeling and analysis. • Hofstra is also home to the National Center for Suburban Studies, which focuses on the social and environmental challenges facing suburban communities. Personalities • The area was once inhabited by the Matinecock Native American tribe. • In the 17th century, Dutch settlers established farms in the area. • In the 19th century, the area became a popular summer resort destination for wealthy New Yorkers. • In the early 20th century, University Gardens was developed as a planned community around Hofstra University. |
| Tourist Attractions
1.Old Westbury Gardens (Old Westbury, NY): A stunning 200-acre estate with formal gardens, a mansion, and a working farm. 2.Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park (Oyster Bay, NY): A 409-acre park with over 2,500 trees and shrubs, as well as a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a conifer collection. 3.Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (Oyster Bay, NY): The former home of President Theodore Roosevelt, this 83-acre park includes the mansion, a museum, and hiking trails. |
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