Climate Summary
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| Climate Summary for Cricket, NC Location Nash County, North Carolina Climate Type Humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa) Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 61.1°F (16.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 79.6°F (26.4°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 43.3°F (6.3°C) • Record High Temperature 105°F (40.6°C) • Record Low Temperature -4°F (-20°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 45.3 inches (115 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation 3.8 inches (9.6 cm) • Wettest Month September (4.8 inches) • Driest Month April (3.1 inches) Snowfall • Average Annual Snowfall 4.3 inches (11 cm) • Snowiest Month January (2.1 inches) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 76% • Most Humid Month July (81%) • Least Humid Month October (70%) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,550 hours • Sunniest Month July (300 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (190 hours) Wind • Average Wind Speed 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Other Climate Characteristics • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hurricane Risk Low • Growing Season 210 days • Hardiness Zone 7b Climate Summary Cricket, NC experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with a slight peak in the fall. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 4.3 inches annually. The area receives ample sunshine, with an average of 2,550 hours per year. The prevailing wind direction is west-southwest. Cricket is located in a region with a moderate tornado risk and a low hurricane risk. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Cricket is home to the oldest known fossil site in North America, dating back over 600 million years. • The area was once a shallow sea, and fossilized marine life can still be found in the local rocks and soil. • The town is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, which provide a diverse ecosystem with numerous plant and animal species. Science • Cricket is the site of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, which operates the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. • The town is also home to the Appalachian State University's Center for Appalachian Studies, which conducts research on the region's natural and cultural history. Personalities • Cricket was the birthplace of famous author and poet Carl Sandburg. • The town is also home to the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, which hosts performances by local and national artists. • Cricket is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking trails, rock climbing routes, and scenic overlooks in the surrounding mountains. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens (New Bern, NC): A living history museum that recreates the 18th-century colonial capital of North Carolina. 2.Neuse River Trail (Kinston, NC): A scenic 33-mile paved trail that follows the Neuse River, perfect for biking, walking, or running. 3.Jones Lake State Park (Elizabethtown, NC): A 2,300-acre park with a lake, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a campground. |
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