| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Valley Hill, North Carolina Climate Summary General Climate     •   Humid subtropical climate•   Hot, humid summers
 •   Mild, cool winters
 Temperature     •   Average annual temperature: 58.5°F (14.7°C)•   Average summer temperature (June-August): 77.5°F (25.3°C)
 •   Average winter temperature (December-February): 37.5°F (3.1°C)
 •   Record high temperature: 103°F (39.4°C)
 •   Record low temperature: -10°F (-23.3°C)
 Precipitation     •   Average annual precipitation: 45 inches (114 cm)•   Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year
 •   Snowfall: Average annual snowfall is 5 inches (13 cm)
 Humidity     •   High humidity throughout the year•   Average relative humidity: 75%
 Wind     •   Prevailing wind direction: West•   Average wind speed: 5 mph (8 km/h)
 Sunshine     •   Average annual sunshine: 2,400 hours•   Sunny days: About 200 per year
 Seasonal Variations     •   Spring (March-May)  Temperatures rise rapidly, with frequent rainfall.     •   Summer (June-August)  Hot and humid, with occasional thunderstorms.     •   Autumn (September-November)  Temperatures cool down, with pleasant weather and occasional rainfall.     •   Winter (December-February)  Mild and cool, with occasional snowfall and frost. Climate Change Impacts     •   Rising temperatures•   More frequent and intense heat waves
 •   Increased precipitation and flooding
 •   Changes in plant and animal life
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Valley Hill is located in the Piedmont physiographic province, known for its rolling hills and fertile soils.     •   The area is home to a diverse flora, including oak, hickory, and pine trees, as well as wildflowers like trillium and lady's slipper orchids.     •   The local fauna includes deer, foxes, rabbits, and numerous bird species. Science     •   Valley Hill was once a major center for the production of mica, a mineral used in electrical and electronic devices.     •   The town was also home to the Valley Hill Chemical Company, which manufactured sulfuric acid and other chemicals.     •   Today, the area is known for its research and development facilities in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Personalities     •   Valley Hill was the birthplace of Dr. William R. Kenan, Jr., a prominent philanthropist who founded the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.     •   The town is also associated with Dr. James B. Duke, the founder of Duke University, who had a summer home in the area.     •   Valley Hill was the site of the \ | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (12 miles from Valley Hill): A scenic 240-acre park with hiking trails, a waterfall, and panoramic views of the Uwharrie Mountains. 2.Uwharrie National Forest (10 miles from Valley Hill): A vast, 50,000-acre forest with hiking, camping, fishing, and off-roading opportunities. 3.Badin Lake (15 miles from Valley Hill): A popular spot for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping, with a 1.5-mile paved walking trail around the lake. | 
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