Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Hudson, PA Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Located in the northeastern United States, in the Appalachian Mountains. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 48.6°F (9.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 68.9°F (20.5°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 28.2°F (-2.1°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -26°F (-32.2°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42.72 inches (108.5 cm) • Average Snowfall 34.8 inches (88.4 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.71 inches / 11.96 cm) • Driest Month February (2.32 inches / 5.89 cm) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,150 hours • Sunniest Month July (260 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (140 hours) Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 70% • Most Humid Month July (75%) • Least Humid Month February (65%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 8.2 mph (13.2 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-northwest Other Climate Features • Köppen Climate Classification Dfb (Warm-summer humid continental climate) • Hardiness Zone 6a (Average annual minimum temperature -10 to -5°F / -23.3 to -20.6°C) • Growing Season 160-180 days • Frost-Free Period 110-130 days |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Hudson is home to the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, a protected area boasting diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. • The Pocono Mountains, known for their scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, are just west of Hudson. • The Susquehanna River, which flows through Hudson, is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and supports a variety of aquatic life. Science • The Hudson Coal Mine was once one of the largest anthracite coal mines in the United States. • The Hudson River Valley Institute, located in Hudson, conducts scientific research on the Hudson River ecosystem. • The town is home to the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center, a hub for technological innovation. Personalities • Frederick Law Olmsted, the renowned landscape architect, designed the Hudson Riverfront Park in the 1880s. • John Burroughs, the naturalist and writer, lived in Hudson for several years and wrote extensively about the area's natural beauty. • Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of art, painted many landscapes in the Hudson River Valley. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Steamtown National Historic Site (Scranton, PA): A museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives and the role they played in the development of the United States. 2.Nay Aug Park (Scranton, PA): A 160-acre park with a lake, walking trails, picnic areas, and a zoo. 3.Lackawanna County Children's Museum (Scranton, PA): A hands-on museum with exhibits designed to engage and educate children. |
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