Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 53.3°F (11.8°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.5°F (22.5°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 31.2°F (-0.4°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 39.4 inches (100 cm) • Average Snowfall 25.7 inches (65 cm) • Wettest Month May (4.4 inches / 11 cm) • Driest Month February (2.3 inches / 5.8 cm) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 72% • Most Humid Month July (76%) • Least Humid Month January (68%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 7.5 mph (12 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,080 hours • Sunniest Month July (250 hours) • Least Sunny Month December (120 hours) Other Climate Features • Hardiness Zone 6a • Growing Season 170-180 days • Average Number of Thunderstorms 12 per year • Average Number of Tornadoes 0.2 per year Climate Trends • Increasing temperatures and precipitation over the past century. • More frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods.
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Castle Shannon is home to the largest known population of the threatened eastern hellbender salamander in Pennsylvania. • The area's geology features the Pittsburgh Coal Seam, which was once a major source of coal for the region. Science • The Westinghouse Research Laboratories, a renowned research and development center, was located in Castle Shannon from 1915 to 1998. • The town is home to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which conducts research on workplace safety and health. Personalities • George Westinghouse, inventor and founder of Westinghouse Electric, lived in Castle Shannon from 1900 to 1914. • John Bardeen, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who invented the transistor, worked at the Westinghouse Research Laboratories in Castle Shannon. • Rachel Carson, the renowned environmentalist, lived in Castle Shannon during her childhood. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Montour Trail - A paved rail trail that runs through Castle Shannon and connects to other trails in the area, offering scenic views and opportunities for walking, biking, and rollerblading. 2.South Park - A large park located just south of Castle Shannon, featuring a lake, hiking trails, picnic areas, a golf course, and an amusement park. 3.Carnegie Science Center - A science museum located in nearby Pittsburgh, featuring interactive exhibits on science, technology, and natural history. |
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