Climate Summary
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| Wind Gap, PA Climate Summary Location Monroe County, Pennsylvania Climate Zone Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa) Temperature • Average annual temperature: 49.5°F (9.7°C)
• Average January temperature: 28.2°F (-2.1°C)
• Average July temperature: 72.8°F (22.7°C)
• Record high temperature: 102°F (38.9°C)
• Record low temperature: -22°F (-30°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 42.4 inches (1077 mm)
• Average number of rainy days per year: 120
• Average snowfall: 33.9 inches (861 mm) Humidity • Average relative humidity: 73% Wind • Average annual wind speed: 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h)
• Prevailing wind direction: West-southwest Sunshine • Average annual sunshine hours: 2,558 Climate Extremes • Highest recorded temperature: 102°F (38.9°C) on July 22, 1936
• Lowest recorded temperature: -22°F (-30°C) on January 21, 1994
• Wettest year: 55.89 inches (1419 mm) in 1955
• Driest year: 28.79 inches (731 mm) in 1965 Climate Trends • Temperatures have been increasing in recent decades, with an average increase of 2.5°F (1.4°C) since 1970.
• Precipitation has also been increasing, with an average increase of 5.5 inches (140 mm) since 1970.
• The frequency of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall, has also increased. Climate Impacts • Rising temperatures are leading to increased heat-related illnesses and deaths.
• Increased precipitation is causing more flooding and erosion.
• Changes in climate are also affecting plant and animal life, including the distribution of species and the timing of events such as flowering and migration. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Wind Gap is located in the Kittatinny Valley, a geological formation created by glaciers during the last ice age. • The area is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, including black bears, bobcats, and over 200 species of birds. • The Delaware River, which flows through Wind Gap, is a major migratory route for waterfowl. Science • Wind Gap was once a major center for the production of cement, due to the abundance of limestone in the area. • The town was also home to the first commercial wind turbine in the United States, installed in 1941. Personalities • Dr. Henry Chapman Mercer, an archaeologist and anthropologist, founded the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Wind Gap in 1898. • The town is also associated with the American poet and playwright Maxwell Anderson, who spent his childhood in Wind Gap. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Jacobsburg State Park is a 585-acre park that features the ruins of Jacobsburg, a 19th-century iron furnace. The park also has hiking trails, a lake, and a campground. 2.The Crayola Experience is a children's museum that features interactive exhibits on the history and science of crayons. The museum also has a large play area and a gift shop. 3.The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a 70,000-acre park that features the Delaware Water Gap, a scenic gorge that is home to a variety of wildlife. The park also has hiking trails, fishing, and camping. |
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