Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Pennside, PA Climate Summary Location Berks County, Pennsylvania Elevation 450 feet (137 meters) Climate Classification Humid subtropical (Cfa) Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 52.2°F (11.2°C) • Average High Temperature 62.4°F (16.9°C) • Average Low Temperature 41.9°F (5.5°C) • Record High Temperature 99°F (37.2°C) • Record Low Temperature -17°F (-27.2°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42.5 inches (1080 millimeters) • Average Snowfall 22.6 inches (574 millimeters) • Wettest Month July (4.6 inches or 117 millimeters) • Driest Month February (2.5 inches or 64 millimeters) Wind • Average Wind Speed 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Other Climate Data • Growing Season 170 days (April to October) • Hardiness Zone 6b • Average Number of Sunny Days 210 • Average Number of Cloudy Days 100 • Average Number of Days with Precipitation 110 Climate Summary Pennside, PA has a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and cool, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C). The average annual precipitation is 42.5 inches (1080 millimeters), with most precipitation occurring in the summer months. The growing season lasts for approximately 170 days, from April to October. Pennside is located in hardiness zone 6b, which means that plants that are hardy to this zone can be grown successfully. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Pennside is home to the Mill Creek Marsh, a 200-acre wetland that provides habitat for diverse wildlife, including migratory birds, turtles, and amphibians. • The area surrounding Pennside is rich in fossils, including those of marine animals from the Paleozoic Era. Science • The Penn State Hershey Medical Center, located nearby, is a renowned research and teaching institution with a focus on medical science and healthcare. • The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Pennside and offers graduate programs in biomedical sciences and medical education. Personalities • Milton S. Hershey, the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, was born in nearby Derry Church. • Dr. George T. Harrell, a prominent physician and educator, established the Penn State College of Medicine in 1967. • Dr. David H. Smith, a renowned ornithologist, conducted extensive research on birds in the Mill Creek Marsh. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Hersheypark (Hershey, PA): A renowned amusement park with thrilling roller coasters, water rides, live shows, and a chocolate-themed area. 2.Indian Echo Caverns (Hummelstown, PA): A vast underground cave system with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and a subterranean lake. 3.ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park (Hershey, PA): A wildlife park showcasing over 200 animals native to North America, including bears, wolves, bison, and bald eagles. |
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