Climate Summary
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| Delmont, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate
• Four distinct seasons
• Moderate precipitation throughout the year Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 52.2°F (11.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.6°F (22.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 30.2°F (-1.0°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -23°F (-30.6°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 43.4 inches (1102 mm) • Average Snowfall 36.2 inches (92 cm) • Wettest Month June (4.7 inches / 120 mm) • Driest Month February (2.3 inches / 58 mm) Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 72% • Most Humid Month July (76%) • Least Humid Month December (66%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 10 mph (16 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,090 hours • Sunniest Month July (250 hours) • Least Sunny Month December (110 hours) Other Climate Features • Growing Season 170 days (April-October) • Hardiness Zone 6a • Average Number of Thunderstorms 30 per year • Average Number of Hailstorms 2 per year • Average Number of Tornadoes 0.2 per year Climate Trends • Temperatures are gradually increasing, with winters becoming milder and summers becoming hotter.
• Precipitation patterns are becoming more variable, with more extreme events such as heavy rainfall and droughts. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Delmont is situated in the Allegheny Plateau, known for its rolling hills and lush forests. • The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, and various bird species. • The nearby Loyalhanna Creek provides a habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Science • Delmont is home to the Westinghouse Electric Company's Research and Development Center, a major hub for scientific innovation. • The center has been involved in groundbreaking research in fields such as nuclear energy, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Personalities • Dr. George Westinghouse, Jr., the renowned inventor and industrialist, had a home in Delmont and established the Westinghouse Air Brake Company there in 1869. • Edward R. Murrow, the legendary broadcast journalist, was born in Delmont in 1908. • The town is also home to several notable scientists and engineers, including Dr. John Bardeen, a Nobel laureate in physics. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Bushy Run Battlefield State Park (15 miles west of Delmont): A historic park that commemorates the Battle of Bushy Run, a pivotal battle in the French and Indian War. Visitors can explore the battlefield, hike on trails, and visit the park's museum. 2.Kennywood Park (13 miles east of Delmont): An amusement park that has been operating since 1898. The park features over 40 rides, including roller coasters, water slides, and kiddie rides. 3.Fallingwater (20 miles southeast of Delmont): A UNESCO World Heritage Site that is considered one of the most important examples of modern architecture in the world. The house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is built over a waterfall. |
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