Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Climate Summary for Stoneville, NC Location Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States Climate Type Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) Temperature • Average annual temperature 58.1°F (14.5°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August) 77.6°F (25.3°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February) 39.8°F (4.3°C) • Record high temperature 105°F (40.6°C) • Record low temperature -11°F (-23.9°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 44.4 inches (112.8 cm) • Average monthly precipitation 3.7 inches (9.4 cm) • Wettest month July (5.4 inches / 13.7 cm) • Driest month October (2.6 inches / 6.6 cm) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) • Snowiest month January (2.4 inches / 6.1 cm) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine 2,594 hours • Average daily sunshine 7.1 hours Humidity • Average annual relative humidity 71% • Most humid month July (78%) • Least humid month October (63%) Wind • Average annual wind speed 8.7 mph (14.0 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction South-southwest Other Climate Features • Growing season 205 days • Hardiness zone 7b • Tornadoes Rare, but possible • Hurricanes Occasional, but usually weakened by the time they reach Stoneville • Droughts Occasional, but not severe Climate Summary Stoneville, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, with slightly more rainfall during the summer months. Snowfall is minimal, with an average of less than 5 inches per year. The area receives ample sunshine, with an average of over 2,500 hours per year. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Stoneville is home to the Dan River, a major tributary of the Roanoke River. • The area is known for its rich biodiversity, including over 100 species of birds and 50 species of mammals. • The Dan River Basin is a designated Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Science • Stoneville was the site of the first cotton mill in the South, established in 1813. • The town was also home to the Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Company, a major producer of cottonseed. • Today, Stoneville is home to the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service, a leading research institution in agriculture. Personalities James B. Duke:Tobacco magnate and founder of Duke University was born in Stoneville. John Motley Morehead:Governor of North Carolina and founder of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was also born in Stoneville. William Henry Belk:Founder of the Belk department store chain was born in Stoneville. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Dan River Plant - A historic textile mill that has been converted into a museum and event space. Visitors can learn about the history of the mill and the textile industry in North Carolina, as well as view exhibits on art, culture, and history. 2.Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) - The primary airport serving the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point metropolitan area. PTI offers a variety of flights to destinations throughout the United States and beyond. 3.Rockingham County Historical Museum - A local history museum that features exhibits on the history of Rockingham County, North Carolina. Visitors can learn about the county's Native American heritage, its role in the American Revolution, and its development as an industrial center. |
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