Climate Summary
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| Gibsonia, PA Climate Summary Location Butler County, Pennsylvania Climate Classification Humid Continental (Köppen: Dfa) Average Annual Temperature 51.8°F (11.0°C) Average Annual Precipitation 37.7 inches (958 mm) Average Annual Snowfall 30.6 inches (78 cm) Temperature Extremes • Record High: 103°F (39°C)
• Record Low: -22°F (-30°C) Seasonal Characteristics Spring (March-May) • Mild temperatures, with average highs in the 50s and 60s°F (10s-18°C)
• Moderate precipitation, with occasional thunderstorms
• Average snowfall: 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) Summer (June-August) • Warm and humid, with average highs in the 80s°F (27-29°C)
• Frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall
• Average snowfall: 0 inches (0 cm) Autumn (September-November) • Cool and crisp, with average highs in the 60s and 70s°F (16-21°C)
• Decreasing precipitation, with occasional showers
• Average snowfall: 0.1 inches (0.3 cm) Winter (December-February) • Cold and snowy, with average highs in the 30s and 40s°F (0-4°C)
• Frequent snowstorms and icy conditions
• Average snowfall: 28.8 inches (73 cm) Other Climate Features • Growing Season 160-180 days • Wind Speed Average 10 mph (16 km/h) • Humidity High, especially during summer months • Severe Weather Occasional tornadoes, hailstorms, and thunderstorms • Climate Change Impacts Increasing temperatures, more frequent and intense precipitation events, and earlier snowmelt |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Gibsonia is situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, creating a vibrant ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna. • The town's namesake, John Gibson, was an early settler who established a homestead in the area in 1787. • Gibsonia is home to the Allegheny Land Trust's Gibsonia Nature Reserve, a 220-acre sanctuary protecting a variety of habitats, including forests, wetlands, and meadows. Science • In 1859, Gibsonia became the site of the first oil well drilled in Pennsylvania, sparking the American oil boom. • The town was also home to the Gibsonia Glass Company, a major producer of window glass in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Personalities • Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, spent his childhood in Gibsonia. • George Westinghouse, the inventor of the alternating current system, had a summer home in the town. • Gibsonia was the birthplace of James M. Buchanan, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Seneca Creek Park is a 2,500-acre park with a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. The park has hiking trails, a lake for fishing and boating, a playground, and a spray park. 2.North Park is a 3,000-acre park with a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. The park has hiking trails, a lake for fishing and boating, a golf course, a swimming pool, and a playground. 3.The Andy Warhol Museum is a museum dedicated to the work of Andy Warhol, a famous American artist. The museum has a collection of Warhol's paintings, prints, and sculptures, as well as a variety of temporary exhibits. |
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