Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Scottdale, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. • Characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 52.8°F (11.6°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 72.4°F (22.4°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 29.5°F (-1.4°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39.4°C) • Record Low Temperature -17°F (-27.2°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 41.1 inches (104.4 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) • Wettest Month June (4.4 inches / 11.2 cm) • Driest Month February (2.4 inches / 6.1 cm) • Average Snowfall 32.6 inches (82.8 cm) Humidity • Average Annual Humidity 71% • Most Humid Month July (79%) • Least Humid Month February (63%) Wind • Average Wind Speed 9.1 mph (14.6 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West Other Climate Features • Growing Season 150-170 days • Hardiness Zone 6a • Thunderstorms Common in summer • Tornadoes Rare, but have occurred in the area • Climate Change Impacts Rising temperatures, increased precipitation intensity, and more frequent extreme weather events are expected in the future. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Scottdale is home to the Scottdale Wetlands, a 17-acre natural area with diverse flora and fauna, including over 100 species of birds. • The Youghiogheny River, known for its scenic beauty and whitewater rafting, flows through Scottdale. Science • The Scottdale Power Plant, built in 1923, was one of the first large-scale coal-fired power plants in the United States. • The town is home to the Scottdale Public Library, which houses the Scottdale Historical Society's archives on local history and science. Personalities • Dr. William A. Hartman, a prominent physician and inventor, was born in Scottdale in 1866. He developed the Hartman-Carter Pill, a popular headache remedy. • Dr. John W. Harbaugh, a renowned geologist and professor at Stanford University, was also born in Scottdale in 1864. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA): An iconic architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this house is built over a waterfall and offers stunning views of the surrounding nature. 2.Kentuck Knob (Chalk Hill, PA): Another Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house, Kentuck Knob is known for its unique circular design and cantilevered roof. It offers guided tours and hosts special events. 3.Ohiopyle State Park (Ohiopyle, PA): A scenic park located about 30 minutes from Scottdale, Ohiopyle offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. |
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