Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Brogden, North Carolina Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. • Average annual temperature: 59.8°F (15.4°C) • Average annual precipitation: 48.6 inches (1234 mm) Summer (June-August) • Average temperature: 78.8°F (26°C) • Average high temperature: 89.9°F (32.2°C) • Average low temperature: 67.7°F (19.8°C) • Average precipitation: 13.7 inches (348 mm) • Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms. Fall (September-November) • Average temperature: 62.9°F (17.2°C) • Average high temperature: 73.4°F (23°C) • Average low temperature: 52.4°F (11.3°C) • Average precipitation: 10.8 inches (274 mm) • Mild temperatures with occasional showers. Winter (December-February) • Average temperature: 43.4°F (6.3°C) • Average high temperature: 52.8°F (11.6°C) • Average low temperature: 34°F (1.1°C) • Average precipitation: 10.6 inches (269 mm) • Mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures and light snow. Spring (March-May) • Average temperature: 56.8°F (13.8°C) • Average high temperature: 69.4°F (20.8°C) • Average low temperature: 44.2°F (6.8°C) • Average precipitation: 13.5 inches (343 mm) • Mild temperatures with increasing humidity and occasional thunderstorms. Other Climate Features • Growing season 210 days • Hardiness zone 7b • Average annual snowfall 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) • Average annual sunshine 2,500 hours • Average relative humidity 72% |
|
| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Brogden is home to the Neuse River, a major tributary of the Pamlico River and a vital ecosystem for fish and wildlife. • The area around Brogden was once a vast longleaf pine forest, but much of it was cleared for agriculture and development. • The town is located in the Coastal Plain physiographic region, characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils. Science • Brogden is the site of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's Neuse River Research and Education Center, which conducts research on water quality, agriculture, and natural resources. • The town is also home to the Neuse River Environmental Education Center, which provides educational programs on the river and its ecosystem. Personalities • John C. Brogden (1848-1926), a Confederate soldier and politician, served as the 51st Governor of North Carolina from 1893 to 1897. • Dr. Benjamin Franklin Mebane (1858-1943), a physician and philanthropist, founded the Brogden Hospital and Training School for Nurses in 1907. • Dr. Charles E. Taylor (1901-1990), a renowned agricultural scientist, was born in Brogden and developed the first successful hybrid corn. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 2. Neuse River Trail 3. Hinnant Family Vineyards |
| Nearby Cities:| Princeton, NC | | Pine Level, NC | Selma, NC | | Smithfield, NC | Four Oaks, NC | | Wilsons Mills, NC | Kenly, NC | | Goldsboro, NC | Fremont, NC | | Benson, NC | Mount Olive, NC | | Clayton, NC | Elroy, NC | | Lucama, NC | Archer Lodge, NC | | Plain View, NC | Dunn, NC | | Raleigh, NC | | Greensboro, NC | Durham, NC | | Winston-Salem, NC | Fayetteville, NC | | Cary, NC | Wilmington, NC | | High Point, NC | Greenville, NC | | Jacksonville, NC | Chapel Hill, NC | | Rocky Mount, NC | |
|