Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Pennsburg, PA Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification: Cfa) • Warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters • Average annual temperature: 52.5°F (11.4°C) • Average annual precipitation: 43.5 inches (110.5 cm) Temperature • Average January temperature 29.5°F (-1.4°C) • Average July temperature 75.6°F (24.2°C) • Record high temperature 102°F (38.9°C) • Record low temperature -16°F (-26.7°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation 43.5 inches (110.5 cm) • Average snowfall 27.9 inches (70.9 cm) • Wettest month July (4.6 inches / 11.7 cm) • Driest month February (2.6 inches / 6.6 cm) Humidity • Average relative humidity 68% • Highest humidity July (73%) • Lowest humidity January (62%) Wind • Average wind speed 10.4 mph (16.7 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction West-southwest Other Climate Features • Growing season 185 days • Hardiness zone 6b • Sunshine 2,450 hours per year • Tornadoes Rare, but possible • Hurricanes Rarely affect the area directly Climate Trends • Increasing temperatures Average temperatures have risen by about 1.5°F (0.8°C) over the past century. • More extreme weather events The frequency and intensity of heat waves, heavy rainfall events, and droughts are increasing. • Changing precipitation patterns Winters are becoming wetter, while summers are becoming drier. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Pennsburg is home to the Perkiomen Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River. The creek supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. • The area surrounding Pennsburg was once covered by a vast forest, which was home to a variety of animals, including deer, bears, and wolves. Science • In 1867, the Perkiomen School was founded in Pennsburg. The school has a long history of scientific research and education, and its graduates have made significant contributions to fields such as chemistry, physics, and biology. • Pennsburg is home to the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Perkiomen Creek watershed. Personalities • Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a prominent Lutheran minister and botanist, lived in Pennsburg from 1762 to 1787. He established a botanical garden in Pennsburg, which was one of the first in the United States. • John Philip Sousa, the \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Green Lane Park (Green Lane): A sprawling park with over 3,000 acres of scenic landscapes, hiking trails, fishing spots, and picnic areas. 2.Upper Perkiomen Valley Park (Red Hill): A picturesque park featuring a scenic lake, walking trails, playgrounds, and a historic covered bridge. 3.Pennhurst State School and Hospital (Spring City): A former psychiatric hospital with a fascinating history and architecture, now offering guided tours and paranormal investigations. |
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