Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Somerset, Ohio Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Average Temperatures • January: 28°F (-2°C) • July: 75°F (24°C) • Annual average: 52°F (11°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 40 inches (102 cm) • Average snowfall: 20 inches (51 cm) Humidity • Average relative humidity: 70% Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest • Average wind speed: 7 mph (11 km/h) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,000 hours Seasonal Characteristics Spring (March-May) • Temperatures rise rapidly, with average highs in the 60s°F (16-21°C). • Precipitation increases, with occasional thunderstorms. Summer (June-August) • Hot and humid, with average highs in the 80s°F (27-32°C). • Thunderstorms are common, sometimes severe. Fall (September-November) • Temperatures cool down gradually, with average highs in the 50s-60s°F (10-16°C). • Precipitation decreases, with occasional showers. • Foliage changes to vibrant colors. Winter (December-February) • Cold and snowy, with average highs in the 30s°F (0-4°C). • Snowfall can be significant, with occasional blizzards. Climate Extremes • Record high temperature 105°F (41°C) • Record low temperature -25°F (-32°C) • Average number of days with temperatures above 90°F (32°C) 10 • Average number of days with temperatures below 32°F (0°C) 110 Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures: Somerset has experienced a 2°F (1°C) increase in average temperature since the late 19th century. • Increased precipitation: The region is projected to see more frequent and intense rainfall events. • Changes in snowfall patterns: Snowfall is expected to decrease in frequency and intensity. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Somerset is home to the largest remaining stand of old-growth forest in Ohio, known as the Sugarcreek Wilderness Area. • The area is rich in biodiversity, with over 1,000 species of plants and animals, including the endangered Indiana bat. Science • Somerset is the site of the Ohio State University Newark Earth Science Field Station, which conducts research on geology, paleontology, and ecology. • The field station has discovered numerous fossils, including the remains of a 400-million-year-old fish. Personalities Dr. William Mather:A pioneering geologist who surveyed Ohio in the 1830s and 1840s. Dr. Edward Orton Sr.:The first president of Ohio State University and a renowned geologist who helped establish the Ohio Geological Survey. Dr. Orton Jr.:The second president of Ohio State University and a prominent paleontologist who discovered the first dinosaur fossils in Ohio. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.The Wilds - A 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park featuring over 500 animals from around the world. Visitors can take guided tours, go on safari drives, and learn about wildlife conservation. 2.Hocking Hills State Park - A 2,356-acre park with stunning natural features, including waterfalls, gorges, cliffs, and caves. Visitors can hike, bike, camp, and go kayaking or canoeing. 3.Lake Hope State Park - A 2,983-acre park with a 120-acre lake. Visitors can swim, boat, fish, camp, and hike. The park also has a nature center and a disc golf course. |
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