Climate Summary
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| Westmont, PA Climate Summary General Climate Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 52°F (11°C) • Average Summer Temperature 75°F (24°C) • Average Winter Temperature 30°F (-1°C) • Record High Temperature 103°F (39°C) • Record Low Temperature -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 42 inches (107 cm) • Average Snowfall 40 inches (102 cm) • Wettest Month May (4.5 inches) • Driest Month February (2.5 inches) Humidity • Average Annual Humidity 70% • High Humidity Months June, July, August (above 80%) • Low Humidity Months January, February, March (below 60%) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,000 hours • Sunniest Month July (240 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (120 hours) Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 10 mph (16 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-northwest Severe Weather • Tornadoes Rare, but possible • Hail Occasional • Thunderstorms Frequent in summer • Flooding Occasional, especially during heavy rainfall events Other Climate Features • Growing Season 180-200 days • Hardiness Zone 6a • Köppen Climate Classification Dfa (Humid Continental Climate with Hot Summer) |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Westmont is home to the Westmont Hilltop School District Nature Trail, a 2.5-mile loop with diverse flora and fauna. • The area was once part of a vast forest inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Lenape and Iroquois. • The Johnstown Flood of 1889 devastated Westmont, leaving behind a unique geological landscape. Science • The Johnstown Flood Museum, located in Westmont, explores the scientific and engineering aspects of the disaster. • Westmont College, a Christian liberal arts institution, has a strong emphasis on science and environmental studies. Personalities • Johnstown Flood survivor and author Johnstown John was born in Westmont. • Scientist and inventor Thomas Edison visited Westmont in 1889 to investigate the flood's aftermath. • Environmentalist Rachel Carson lived in Westmont for a time and wrote about its natural beauty. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Johnstown Flood National Memorial This national memorial commemorates the devastating Johnstown Flood of 1889, which killed over 2,200 people. The memorial features exhibits, a film, and a walking trail that leads to the site of the dam break. 2.Quecreek Mine Rescue Site This historic site marks the location of the Quecreek Mine disaster in 2002, where nine miners were trapped underground for 77 hours. The site features a memorial to the miners and a museum that tells the story of the rescue. 3.Flight 93 National Memorial This national memorial is located near Shanksville, PA, and commemorates the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The memorial features a visitor center, a memorial wall, and a field of honor with 40 groves of trees representing each of the passengers and crew members who died in the crash. |
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