Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Climate Summary for York, PA Temperature • Average annual temperature: 53.8°F (12.1°C) • Average January temperature: 32.3°F (0.2°C) • Average July temperature: 74.6°F (23.7°C) • Record high temperature: 106°F (41.1°C) • Record low temperature: -20°F (-28.9°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 41.42 inches (105.2 cm) • Average monthly precipitation: 3.45 inches (8.8 cm) • Wettest month: May (4.44 inches / 11.3 cm) • Driest month: February (2.51 inches / 6.4 cm) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 26.7 inches (67.8 cm) • Average monthly snowfall: 2.23 inches (5.7 cm) • Snowiest month: January (6.2 inches / 15.7 cm) Other Climate Data • Growing season: 180 days • Average humidity: 68% • Average wind speed: 9.6 mph (15.4 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: Northwest Climate Trends • Over the past century, temperatures in York have increased by about 2.5°F (1.4°C). • Precipitation has also increased slightly, with an average annual increase of about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) per decade. • The number of extreme heat events (days with temperatures above 90°F / 32.2°C) has increased in recent decades. • The number of heavy precipitation events (days with rainfall greater than 1 inch / 2.5 cm) has also increased. Climate Change Impacts Climate change is projected to have the following impacts on York, PA: • Increased temperatures, with more frequent and intense heat waves. • Increased precipitation, including more heavy downpours. • More frequent and severe droughts. • Rising sea levels, which could impact coastal areas. • Changes in plant and animal life, including the loss of some species. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Carnegie sits on the Ohio River, home to a diverse ecosystem with over 100 fish species. • The Carnegie Science Center houses the largest freshwater aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing local aquatic life. Science • Carnegie was the birthplace of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), a renowned research institution in science and technology. • The Carnegie Science Center is a leader in science education, with interactive exhibits on astronomy, engineering, and environmentalism. Personalities • Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist, founded Carnegie in 1894. • George Westinghouse, the inventor of the alternating current electrical system, had his first factory in Carnegie. • Rachel Carson, the environmentalist, grew up in Carnegie and wrote her seminal book, \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Carnegie Science Center: A renowned science and technology museum featuring interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an Omnimax theater. 2.Andy Warhol Museum: Dedicated to the life and work of the iconic pop artist, Andy Warhol, showcasing his paintings, prints, and films. 3.Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: A stunning botanical garden with 15 acres of lush gardens, glasshouses, and indoor and outdoor exhibits. |
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