Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Lincoln, PA Climate Summary Location Chester County, Pennsylvania Climate Type Humid subtropical (Cfa) Average Temperature • Annual: 55.4°F (13°C) • January: 32.8°F (0.4°C) • July: 77.1°F (25.1°C) Average Precipitation • Annual: 42.8 inches (108.7 cm) • Driest month: February (2.8 inches) • Wettest month: July (4.7 inches) Average Snowfall • Annual: 23.8 inches (60.5 cm) • Snowiest month: January (8.3 inches) Sunshine • Annual: 2,600 hours • Sunniest month: July (300 hours) • Cloudiest month: December (140 hours) Humidity • Average relative humidity: 65% • Most humid month: July (75%) • Least humid month: January (55%) Wind • Average wind speed: 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: West Other Climate Features • Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons. • Summers are generally warm and humid, with occasional heat waves. • Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. • Spring and fall are typically mild and pleasant. • The area is prone to occasional severe thunderstorms, especially during the summer. • Lincoln is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b, which means that plants that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°F (-20.6°C) can be grown outdoors. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Lincoln is home to the Brandywine Creek State Park, a 933-acre nature preserve with diverse flora and fauna, including bald eagles and river otters. • The park's Brandywine Zoo houses over 100 animal species, including endangered red wolves and Amur leopards. Science • Lincoln is the birthplace of the DuPont Company, founded in 1802. The company's research and development center in Wilmington is a hub of scientific innovation. • The Delaware Museum of Natural History, located in Lincoln, features exhibits on paleontology, ecology, and astronomy. Personalities • President Abraham Lincoln visited Lincoln in 1863 to dedicate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. • Artist Howard Pyle lived and worked in Lincoln from 1880 to 1911. His paintings and illustrations of historical and literary subjects are renowned. • Author J.D. Salinger spent his childhood in Lincoln and attended Valley Forge Military Academy. His novel \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Brandywine River Museum of Art (Chadds Ford, PA): This museum houses a collection of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth. The museum also has a sculpture garden and a nature trail. 2.Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA): This botanical garden is home to over 1,000 acres of gardens, fountains, and conservatories. Longwood Gardens is a popular destination for weddings and other special events. 3.Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Wilmington, DE): This museum is home to a collection of American decorative arts from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The museum also has a garden and a library. |
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