Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| West Seneca, New York Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Influenced by Lake Erie, which moderates temperatures. Temperature • Average annual temperature 48.3°F (9.1°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August) 71.6°F (22°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February) 25.6°F (-3.6°C) • Record high temperature 99°F (37.2°C) • Record low temperature -21°F (-29.4°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 38.0 inches (96.5 cm) • Average number of rainy days 120 • Average number of snowy days 40 • Average annual snow accumulation 88.5 inches (224.8 cm) Wind • Prevailing wind direction West-southwest • Average wind speed 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h) Other Climate Features • Growing season 180 days • Hardiness zone 6a • Lake effect snow Common during winter, especially with west or northwest winds. • Thunderstorms Frequent during summer months. • Tornadoes Rare but possible. Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures: Summers are becoming warmer and winters less cold. • Increased precipitation: The region is experiencing more frequent and intense storms. • Changes in snowpack: Snowfall is decreasing and snowmelt is occurring earlier. • Increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and floods. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • West Seneca is home to the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, a 10,000-acre sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife. • The town is located within the Great Lakes Basin, and several creeks and streams flow through it, including the Buffalo Creek and Cazenovia Creek. Science • West Seneca is the birthplace of physicist and Nobel laureate Charles H. Townes, who co-invented the laser. • The town is home to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, a major center for medical research and innovation. Personalities • David S. Ingalls, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, lived in West Seneca and served as its mayor. • John D. Rockefeller, Sr., the founder of Standard Oil, owned a summer home in West Seneca. • The town is also the birthplace of actor John Travolta. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park: A waterfront park showcasing historic warships, aircraft, and military exhibits, including the USS The Sullivans, a destroyer that served in World War II. 2.Buffalo Zoo: Home to over 1,200 animals from around the world, including elephants, tigers, gorillas, and polar bears. Features interactive exhibits, educational programs, and a carousel. 3.Seneca Niagara Casino & Resort: A casino and entertainment complex located just across the border in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Offers slot machines, table games, live entertainment, and a variety of restaurants and bars. |
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