Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Woodland Heights, PA Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons • Mild summers and cold, snowy winters • Moderate precipitation throughout the year Temperature • Average annual temperature: 54.3°F (12.4°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 74.4°F (23.6°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 29.3°F (-1.5°C) • Record high temperature: 103°F (39.4°C) • Record low temperature: -15°F (-26.1°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 43.2 inches (109.7 cm) • Rainiest month: August (4.7 inches / 11.9 cm) • Driest month: February (2.6 inches / 6.6 cm) • Snowfall: Average annual snowfall is 24.5 inches (62.2 cm) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,090 hours • Sunniest month: July (248 hours) • Cloudiest month: December (142 hours) Wind • Prevailing wind direction: West-northwest • Average wind speed: 9.2 mph (14.8 km/h) Other Climate Features • Growing season Approximately 180 days (May to October) • Hardiness zone 6b • Humid subtropical climate Woodland Heights is located on the border of the humid subtropical and humid continental climate zones. Climate Change Impacts • Rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall. • Changes in precipitation patterns, with more intense storms and longer periods of drought. • Increased risk of flooding and erosion. • Impacts on local ecosystems and biodiversity. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural HistoryWoodland Heights Park: A 12-acre park featuring a creek, walking trails, and a playground. It's a popular spot for birdwatching, with over 100 species observed. Beaver Creek:Flows through the park and supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish, frogs, and turtles. Science Allegheny Observatory:Located nearby in Riverview Park, this historic observatory has been conducting astronomical research since 1860. Personalities John Brashear:Renowned astronomer and optician who lived in Woodland Heights. He designed and built the 39-inch refracting telescope for the Allegheny Observatory. Rachel Carson:Environmentalist and author of \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: A renowned botanical garden with 15 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. 2.Frick Park: A sprawling urban park with over 600 acres of hiking trails, picnic areas, a lake, and a golf course. It also features the Frick Environmental Center, which offers educational programs and exhibits. 3.Carnegie Museum of Natural History: A world-class natural history museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, wildlife, geology, and more. It houses one of the largest dinosaur collections in North America. |
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