Climate Summary
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| Spencerville, Ohio Climate Summary Location Allen County, Ohio Climate Zone Humid Continental Climate Average Annual Temperature 50.4°F (10.2°C) Average Annual Precipitation 40.3 inches (1024 mm) Average Annual Snowfall 26.1 inches (663 mm) Monthly Climate Data | Month | Avg. Temp. (°F) | Avg. Precip. (in) | Avg. Snowfall (in) |
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| January | 27.7 | 3.2 | 8.6 |
| February | 30.9 | 2.8 | 6.0 |
| March | 40.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| April | 51.5 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| May | 62.3 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 72.4 | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 77.2 | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| August | 76.0 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 67.3 | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 55.2 | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| November | 43.1 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| December | 32.7 | 3.5 | 5.5 | Climate Characteristics • Hot and humid summers Temperatures average in the mid-70s to low-80s (°F) with high humidity levels. • Cold and snowy winters Temperatures average in the mid-20s to low-30s (°F) with frequent snowfall. • Moderate spring and fall Temperatures transition from cool to warm in spring and from warm to cool in fall. • Seasonal precipitation Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, with slightly higher amounts in the spring and summer. • Thunderstorms Thunderstorms are common in the summer months, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. • Tornadoes Spencerville is located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. Climate Trends • Increasing temperatures Over the past few decades, average temperatures in Spencerville have been increasing, particularly during the winter months. • Changing precipitation patterns Precipitation patterns have become more variable, with more frequent heavy rainfall events and longer periods of drought. • Increased frequency of extreme weather events Extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, have become more common in recent years. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Spencerville is situated on the St. Marys River, a tributary of the Maumee River. The river's meandering course has created numerous oxbow lakes and wetlands, providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. • The area surrounding Spencerville was once part of the Great Black Swamp, a vast wetland ecosystem that covered much of northwestern Ohio. Science • In 1887, Spencerville became the site of the first successful rural telephone exchange in the United States. The exchange was established by Almon B. Strowger, who later invented the automatic telephone switch. • The Spencerville Area Historical Society maintains a museum that houses a collection of scientific artifacts, including a replica of Strowger's first telephone exchange. Personalities Almon B. Strowger (1839-1902):Inventor of the automatic telephone switch. Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (1833-1883):Physician who treated John Wilkes Booth after his assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Mudd was later convicted of conspiracy and imprisoned for four years. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Fort Recovery State Memorial (Fort Recovery, OH): A historic site commemorating the Battle of Fort Recovery, a pivotal battle in the Northwest Indian War. 2.Grand Lake St. Marys State Park (Celina, OH): A vast state park featuring a 13,500-acre lake, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. 3.Indian Lake State Park (Lakeview, OH): Another large state park with a 5,800-acre lake, providing recreational activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. |
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