Climate Summary
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| Ashley, PA Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 51.7°F (11.0°C)
• Average summer temperature (June-August): 72.6°F (22.6°C)
• Average winter temperature (December-February): 29.3°F (-1.5°C)
• Record high temperature: 102°F (38.9°C)
• Record low temperature: -19°F (-28.3°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 42.8 inches (1087 mm)
• Average snowfall: 54.6 inches (1387 mm)
• Most precipitation occurs in May and June. Humidity • High humidity throughout the year, especially during summer months.
• Average annual relative humidity: 72% Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest
• Average wind speed: 9.2 mph (14.8 km/h) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,150 hours
• Most sunshine occurs in July and August. Extreme Weather • Occasional severe thunderstorms during summer months.
• Winter storms can bring heavy snow and ice.
• Flooding can occur during heavy rainfall events. Seasonal Climate Spring (March-May) • Temperatures gradually rise from cool to warm.
• Precipitation increases, with occasional thunderstorms. Summer (June-August) • Hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms.
• High humidity can make temperatures feel hotter. Fall (September-November) • Temperatures cool down from warm to cold.
• Precipitation decreases, with occasional showers. Winter (December-February) • Cold and snowy, with occasional ice storms.
• Temperatures can drop below freezing for extended periods. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Ashley is home to the Susquehanna River, one of the largest and most diverse river systems in the United States. • The area is rich in fossils, including those of ancient marine creatures, plants, and insects. • The nearby Pocono Mountains are home to a diverse array of wildlife, including black bears, deer, and bobcats. Science • Ashley was a major center for coal mining in the 19th and 20th centuries. • The town was home to the Ashley Planes, a series of inclined planes used to transport coal from the mines to the river. • Today, Ashley is a center for scientific research, with facilities such as the Geisinger Health System's Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Personalities • Jesse Fell, a prominent abolitionist and educator, was born in Ashley in 1808. • John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, was captured in Ashley in 1865. • The town is also associated with the Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish coal miners who were involved in labor disputes in the late 19th century. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Steamtown National Historic Site (Scranton, PA): A museum and park dedicated to the history of steam locomotives, with over 40 locomotives and other railroad equipment on display. 2.Nay Aug Park (Scranton, PA): A 165-acre park with a zoo, amusement rides, a water park, and a lake for boating and fishing. 3.Lackawanna State Park (Scranton, PA): A 1,400-acre park with hiking trails, a lake for swimming and boating, and a historic iron furnace. |
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