Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Oxford, OH Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 52.6°F (11.4°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 73.8°F (23.2°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 29.4°F (-1.4°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42.3 inches (1074 mm) • Average Snowfall 24.6 inches (62.5 cm) • Wettest Month June (4.7 inches / 119.4 mm) • Driest Month February (2.5 inches / 63.5 mm) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 69% • High Humidity Season Spring and Summer Wind • Average Wind Speed 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,113 hours • Sunniest Month July (281 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (142 hours) Seasonal Characteristics • Spring (March-May) Mild temperatures, increasing precipitation, and occasional thunderstorms. • Summer (June-August) Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms. • Autumn (September-November) Cooling temperatures, decreasing precipitation, and vibrant foliage. • Winter (December-February) Cold and snowy with occasional periods of freezing rain or sleet. Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures, especially in summer. • Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods. • Changes in precipitation patterns, with more intense storms and longer dry spells. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Oxford is home to the Hueston Woods State Nature Preserve, a 3,500-acre forest with diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered Indiana bat. • The Miami University campus features the Rowe Woods, a 1,000-acre research forest with over 200 tree species. Science • Miami University is a renowned research institution, particularly in the fields of neuroscience, biotechnology, and environmental science. • The university's Armstrong Institute for Space Exploration conducts cutting-edge research in astrophysics and planetary science. Personalities William Holmes McGuffey:Author of the McGuffey Readers, a widely used series of textbooks in the 19th century. Benjamin Harrison:23rd President of the United States, attended Miami University. Paul Newman:Actor and philanthropist, lived in Oxford for several years and established the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Miami University Art Museum: Home to a diverse collection of over 17,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. 2.Hueston Woods State Park: A scenic park offering hiking trails, boating, fishing, and camping, located just 15 miles from Oxford. 3.Oxford Community Arts Center: A vibrant venue for art exhibitions, performances, and workshops, showcasing local and regional artists. |
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