Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Collinsburg, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 50.2°F (10.1°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.6°F (22.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 27.1°F (-2.7°C) • Record High Temperature 104°F (40°C) • Record Low Temperature -26°F (-32°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 41.9 inches (1064 mm) • Average Snowfall 35.6 inches (904 mm) • Wettest Month June (4.4 inches / 112 mm) • Driest Month February (2.3 inches / 58 mm) Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 70% • Highest Humidity Month July (75%) • Lowest Humidity Month January (65%) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine Hours 2,500 hours • Sunniest Month July (300 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (150 hours) Climate Extremes • Extreme Heat Temperatures can reach over 100°F (38°C) during heat waves. • Extreme Cold Temperatures can drop below 0°F (-18°C) during cold snaps. • Heavy Snowfall Winter storms can bring significant snowfall, with occasional blizzards. • Flooding Heavy rainfall can cause flooding in low-lying areas. Climate Change Impacts • Rising Temperatures Average temperatures are expected to increase in the future, leading to more frequent and intense heat waves. • Increased Precipitation Precipitation is projected to increase, resulting in more frequent and heavier rainfall events. • Changes in Snowfall Snowfall is expected to decrease in the future, with more precipitation falling as rain instead of snow. • Extreme Weather Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of 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 • Collinsburg is located in the Western Allegheny Plateau, known for its rugged terrain and diverse plant life. • The area is home to several endangered and threatened species, including the Indiana bat and the northern long-eared bat. • The nearby Raccoon Creek State Park offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Science • Collinsburg was the site of the first successful oil well in the United States, drilled in 1859 by Edwin Drake. • The town became a major center of the oil industry, leading to the development of new technologies and innovations. • Today, Collinsburg is home to the Drake Well Museum and Park, which commemorates the history of the oil industry. Personalities • Edwin Drake, the \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Ohiopyle State Park (15 miles away): Known for its scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and whitewater rafting opportunities. 2.Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (25 miles away): An iconic architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, perched over a waterfall. 3.Laurel Hill State Park (10 miles away): A vast park with hiking trails, waterfalls, and opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. |
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