Climate Summary
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| Palo Alto, PA Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters.
• Average annual temperature: 55.1°F (12.8°C)
• Average annual precipitation: 44.6 inches (113 cm) Summer (June-August) • Average temperature: 75.2°F (24°C)
• High temperatures often reach the mid-80s to low 90s (°F)
• High humidity levels, making it feel hotter than the actual temperature
• Frequent thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening Fall (September-November) • Average temperature: 54.5°F (12.5°C)
• Temperatures gradually decrease throughout the season
• Less humid than summer, but still comfortable
• Occasional showers and cool nights Winter (December-February) • Average temperature: 33.6°F (0.9°C)
• Cold temperatures, with occasional snowfall
• Average snowfall: 18.7 inches (47.5 cm)
• Dry and windy season Spring (March-May) • Average temperature: 47.7°F (8.7°C)
• Temperatures gradually increase throughout the season
• Variable weather, with periods of rain, sunshine, and mild temperatures
• Occasional thunderstorms Precipitation • Distributed fairly evenly throughout the year
• Heaviest rainfall occurs in May and June
• Droughts are rare, but can occur during the summer months Wind • Prevailing winds are from the west and northwest
• Strongest winds occur during the winter months Other Climate Features • Palo Alto is located in a valley, which can lead to temperature inversions during the winter months, trapping cold air near the ground.
• The city is also affected by the urban heat island effect, which can make temperatures slightly warmer than surrounding areas.
• Palo Alto is not prone to extreme weather events, such as hurricanes or tornadoes. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Palo Alto is home to the Palo Alto Preserve, a 1,400-acre conservation area with diverse flora and fauna, including migratory birds, deer, and bobcats. • The nearby Schuylkill River provides a habitat for numerous fish species, including American shad, striped bass, and carp. Science • Palo Alto is the birthplace of the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), a renowned research facility that developed groundbreaking technologies such as the graphical user interface (GUI) and the laser printer. • The American Philosophical Society, one of the oldest learned societies in the United States, was founded in Palo Alto in 1743. Personalities • John James Audubon, the famed naturalist and painter, lived in Palo Alto for a time and painted many of his famous bird illustrations in the area. • George Washington Carver, the agricultural scientist and inventor, taught at Tuskegee Institute while living in Palo Alto. • James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, owned a summer home in Palo Alto. |
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Tourist Attractions
| There is no Palo Alto, PA. There is a Palo Alto, CA. |
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