Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Blossburg, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 47.3°F (8.5°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 69.6°F (20.9°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 27.6°F (-2.9°C) • Record high temperature: 98°F (36.7°C) • Record low temperature: -26°F (-32.2°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 41.3 inches (1049 mm) • Average snowfall: 60.7 inches (1542 mm) • Wettest month: June (4.5 inches or 114 mm) • Driest month: February (2.5 inches or 64 mm) Humidity • Average relative humidity: 72% • Highest humidity: Summer months (75-80%) • Lowest humidity: Winter months (65-70%) Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest • Average wind speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) Other Climate Features • Tornado risk Low • Hail risk Moderate • Thunderstorm risk Moderate • Drought risk Moderate • Flood risk Moderate Seasonal Climate Spring (March-May) • Temperatures gradually rise from cool to warm. • Precipitation increases, with occasional thunderstorms. • Snowfall becomes less frequent. Summer (June-August) • Warm and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. • Highs in the 80s°F (26-29°C), lows in the 60s°F (15-18°C). • Occasional heat waves. Fall (September-November) • Temperatures gradually cool from warm to cold. • Precipitation decreases, with less frequent thunderstorms. • Foliage changes to vibrant colors. Winter (December-February) • Cold and snowy, with highs in the 30s°F (0-4°C), lows in the 20s°F (-6--1°C). • Frequent snowstorms and icy conditions. • Occasional thaws. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Blossburg is located in the heart of the Tioga County glacial moraine, a unique landscape formed by the retreat of glaciers during the last ice age. • The area is known for its abundant fossils, including brachiopods, crinoids, and trilobites, dating back to the Devonian period (419-359 million years ago). Science • Blossburg was a major center of the coal industry in the 19th century. The Blossburg Coal Company operated one of the largest anthracite mines in the United States. • The town was also home to the Blossburg Iron Works, which produced pig iron and cast iron products. Personalities Asa Gray:The renowned botanist and Harvard University professor spent his childhood in Blossburg. He is credited with naming over 3,000 plant species. Charles Goodyear:The inventor of vulcanized rubber lived in Blossburg for a time and worked in the coal mines. William Dean Howells:The American novelist and critic grew up in Blossburg and based several of his works on the town. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Wellsboro Grand Canyon (10 miles from Blossburg): A scenic gorge with hiking trails, waterfalls, and picnic areas. 2.Leonard Harrison State Park (15 miles from Blossburg): A park with a lake, hiking trails, and camping facilities. 3.Tioga State Forest (20 miles from Blossburg): A vast forest with hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. |
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