Climate Summary
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| Evans City, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters
• Four distinct seasons Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 51.2°F • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.6°F • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 29.1°F • Record High Temperature 104°F • Record Low Temperature -22°F Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 41.1 inches • Average Snowfall 33.5 inches • Wettest Month May (4.2 inches) • Driest Month February (2.4 inches) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 70% • Highest Humidity Summer months (above 75%) • Lowest Humidity Winter months (below 65%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 9.9 mph • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,052 hours • Sunniest Month July (238 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (126 hours) Extreme Weather • Tornadoes Rare, but possible • Thunderstorms Common during summer months • Ice storms Occasional in winter • Flooding Possible during heavy rainfall events Climate Change Impacts • Rising Temperatures Average temperatures have increased by about 2°F since 1970. • Increased Precipitation Annual precipitation has increased by about 5 inches since 1970. • More Extreme Weather Events The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and heavy rainfall, are expected to increase. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Evans City is located on the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek, a tributary of the Beaver River. • The area was once home to a large population of Native Americans, who left behind many artifacts and burial mounds. • The region is known for its rich fossil record, including the discovery of a 300-million-year-old fossil tree stump. Science • Evans City is home to the Penn State Beaver campus, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. • The town is also home to the Evans City Public Library, which has a collection of books and resources on science and nature. Personalities • Dr. Thomas Evans, the founder of Evans City, was a prominent physician and scientist. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society and served as the first president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. • Dr. John A. Brashear, an astronomer and inventor, lived in Evans City for many years. He founded the Brashear Scientific Instrument Company, which became one of the leading manufacturers of astronomical telescopes in the United States. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Moraine State Park (15 miles south): A scenic park with a 3,225-acre lake, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and camping. 2.North Park (12 miles west): A large park with a lake, hiking and biking trails, a golf course, and an amphitheater. 3.The Butler County Historical Society (5 miles north): A museum with exhibits on the history of Butler County, including the Evans City area. |
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