Climate Summary
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| Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania Climate Summary Location Lehigh County, eastern Pennsylvania Climate Zone Humid continental (Köppen classification Dfa) Temperature • Average annual temperature 53.2°F (11.8°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August) 72.2°F (22.3°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February) 32.3°F (0.2°C) • Record high temperature 104°F (40°C) • Record low temperature -16°F (-27°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 43.4 inches (110 cm) • Average snowfall 24.3 inches (62 cm) • Wettest month June (4.7 inches or 12 cm) • Driest month February (2.7 inches or 6.9 cm) Other Climate Features • Growing season 180-200 days • Hardiness zone 6a • Average humidity 70% • Average wind speed 9 mph (14 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction West Climate Trends • Increasing temperatures Average temperatures have risen by about 1.5°F (0.8°C) in the past century. • Changing precipitation patterns Precipitation has become more variable, with more frequent heavy rainfall events and longer dry spells. • Extreme weather The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, is increasing. Climate Impacts • Health Heat waves can lead to heat-related illnesses and deaths. Air pollution and extreme weather events can also worsen respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. • Infrastructure Heavy rainfall can cause flooding, damage roads and bridges, and disrupt transportation. • Agriculture Changing temperature and precipitation patterns can affect crop yields and livestock production. • Ecosystems Extreme weather events can damage forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Hokendauqua Creek, a tributary of the Lehigh River, flows through the borough and is home to various aquatic life. • The area is rich in fossils, including trilobites, brachiopods, and crinoids, remnants of the ancient marine environment that once existed here. Science • In the 19th century, Hokendauqua was a center for iron production. The Thomas Iron Works, once the largest ironworks in the United States, operated here. • The borough is home to the Hokendauqua Historical Society, which preserves local history and artifacts related to the iron industry. Personalities John Fritz (1822-1913):A prominent metallurgist and inventor who lived and worked in Hokendauqua. He developed the first successful open-hearth steelmaking process. David Thomas (1794-1882):A Welsh ironmaster who founded the Thomas Iron Works in Hokendauqua. He introduced innovative techniques that revolutionized the iron industry. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Lehigh Gorge State Park (12 miles away): A scenic park with hiking trails, waterfalls, and whitewater rafting. 2.Jacobsburg State Park (14 miles away): A historic park with a reconstructed 18th-century village, hiking trails, and a lake. 3.Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (15 miles away): An amusement park with rides, water slides, and live shows. |
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