Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. • Warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature 52.6°F (11.4°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August) 73.5°F (23.1°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February) 30.9°F (-0.6°C) • Record high temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record low temperature -14°F (-25.6°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 40.8 inches (1036 mm) • Average snowfall 28.6 inches (726 mm) • Most precipitation in a month July (4.4 inches) • Least precipitation in a month February (2.3 inches) Humidity • Average relative humidity 69% • High humidity in summer, low humidity in winter Wind • Prevailing wind direction West • Average wind speed 9.1 mph (14.6 km/h) Other Climate Features • Growing season 170-180 days • Hardiness zone 6a • Tornado risk Moderate • Hurricane risk Low • Fog Common in late fall and early spring Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures Average temperatures have increased by about 1.5°F (0.8°C) since the late 19th century. • Increased precipitation Annual precipitation has increased by about 10% since the late 19th century. • More extreme weather events Mount Wolf has experienced more frequent and intense heat waves, heavy rainfall events, and droughts in recent years. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Mount Wolf is named after the Native American chief, Wolf, who once inhabited the area. • The Conewago Creek, which flows through Mount Wolf, is home to a diverse population of fish, including bass, catfish, and carp. • The Mount Wolf Nature Trail offers scenic views of the creek and surrounding woodlands. Science • In 1847, Mount Wolf became home to the first iron furnace in York County. • The Mount Wolf Iron Bridge, built in 1832, is one of the oldest cast-iron bridges in the United States. • The Mount Wolf Fish Hatchery, established in 1915, raises and releases millions of fish into Pennsylvania's waterways each year. Personalities • John Henry Eisenbrown, a prominent abolitionist, resided in Mount Wolf during the Civil War. • Dr. William H. Keller, a renowned physician and inventor, was born in Mount Wolf in 1840. • George Wolf, the 10th Governor of Pennsylvania, lived in Mount Wolf for a time. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Codorus State Park: A scenic park with a large lake, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a campground. 2.York County Heritage Rail Trail County Park: A 21-mile paved rail trail that runs through the heart of York County, passing through historic towns and scenic countryside. 3.Mount Wolf Historical Society: A local history museum that tells the story of Mount Wolf and its people, from its founding in the 18th century to the present day. |
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