Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| New Paris, Ohio Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 50.4°F (10.2°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 72.3°F (22.4°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 28.1°F (-2.2°C) • Record high temperature: 103°F (39.4°C) • Record low temperature: -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 40.5 inches (1029 mm) • Average snowfall: 32.3 inches (82 cm) • Wettest month: July (4.5 inches / 114 mm) • Driest month: October (2.5 inches / 64 mm) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,031 hours • Sunniest month: July (258 hours) • Cloudiest month: December (144 hours) Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest • Average wind speed: 10.5 mph (16.9 km/h) Other Climate Features • Tornadoes New Paris is located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. • Severe thunderstorms The area experiences occasional severe thunderstorms, especially during the spring and summer months. • Droughts Moderate droughts can occur during the summer months. • Flooding The area is not prone to major flooding, but localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall events. Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures: The average annual temperature in New Paris has increased by about 2.5°F (1.4°C) since the late 19th century. • More extreme weather events: The area has experienced an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, heavy rainfall, and droughts. • Changes in precipitation patterns: The area has seen an increase in the amount of precipitation falling in heavy downpours. • Longer growing season: The frost-free period has lengthened by about 2 weeks since the late 19th century. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History and Science • New Paris is home to the largest freshwater spring in Ohio, known as the Big Spring. It discharges an average of 10 million gallons of water per day. • The area around New Paris is rich in fossils, including marine invertebrates, fish, and plants. These fossils provide evidence of the region's ancient marine environment. Personalities John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed):The legendary pioneer and apple tree planter spent time in New Paris and planted apple trees throughout the area. John H. Patterson:The founder of the National Cash Register Company (NCR) was born in New Paris in 1844. NCR's headquarters were originally located in the town. Charles Kettering:The inventor and engineer known for his work on the electric starter and diesel engine was born in New Paris in 1876. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Hueston Woods State Park (10 miles from New Paris): A 3,000-acre park with hiking trails, a lake for swimming and boating, and a golf course. 2.Richmond Art Museum (15 miles from New Paris): A museum with a collection of American and European art, including works by Winslow Homer, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Pablo Picasso. 3.Garst Museum (15 miles from New Paris): A museum dedicated to the history of agriculture and farming in the Midwest. |
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