Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Cresco, Pennsylvania Climate Summary Overview Cresco, Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 48.1°F (8.9°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 70.6°F (21.4°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 26.2°F (-3.2°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -21°F (-29.4°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42.7 inches (108.4 cm) • Average Snowfall 37.5 inches (95.3 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.7 inches / 11.9 cm) • Driest Month February (2.2 inches / 5.6 cm) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 73% • Most Humid Month July (80%) • Least Humid Month December (65%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-northwest Other Climate Data • Growing Season 160-180 days • Hardiness Zone 6a • Köppen Climate Classification Dfb (Warm-summer Humid Continental) Climate Impacts • Summer Hot and humid, with occasional thunderstorms and heat waves. • Winter Cold and snowy, with occasional ice storms and blizzards. • Spring and Fall Mild and variable, with occasional frost or snow in spring and fall. • Climate Change Rising temperatures and increased precipitation are expected to impact the climate of Cresco, leading to more extreme weather events and changes in plant and animal life. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Cresco is nestled in the Pocono Mountains, renowned for its pristine forests, lakes, and streams. • The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including black bears, bobcats, and bald eagles. • The Pocono Environmental Education Center, located nearby, offers educational programs and exhibits on the region's natural history. Science • In 1959, the Arecibo Observatory was constructed in nearby Puerto Rico. Cresco served as the control center for the observatory, which conducted groundbreaking research in astronomy and atmospheric science. • The Pocono Institute for Environmental Conservation (PIEC) is headquartered in Cresco. PIEC conducts research and education programs on environmental issues affecting the Poconos. Personalities • Dr. Frank Stranahan, a prominent physician and naturalist, established the Pocono Mountain Preserve in the early 1900s. The preserve now encompasses 13,000 acres of protected land. • Dr. Albert Einstein visited Cresco in the 1930s and stayed at the Buck Hill Inn. He was reportedly inspired by the area's natural beauty and the intellectual atmosphere. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) A 163-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a discovery center, and educational programs. 2.Bushkill Falls : A series of eight waterfalls located in the Pocono Mountains, known as the \ |
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