Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate Humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters. Temperature • Average annual temperature: 55.6°F (13.1°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 77.0°F (25.0°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 34.2°F (1.2°C) • Record high temperature: 106°F (41.1°C) • Record low temperature: -12°F (-24.4°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 44.8 inches (1138 mm) • Average monthly precipitation (wettest month): 4.7 inches (119 mm) in July • Average monthly precipitation (driest month): 2.9 inches (74 mm) in February • Average snowfall: 22.6 inches (574 mm) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 69% • Highest humidity (July): 75% • Lowest humidity (February): 61% Wind • Average wind speed: 8.0 mph (12.9 km/h) • Prevailing wind direction: West-northwest Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,168 hours • Clear days per year: 108 • Partly cloudy days per year: 122 • Cloudy days per year: 135 Other Climate Features • Thunderstorms Common during the summer months, especially in July and August. • Fog Can occur frequently during the spring and fall. • Severe weather Occasional tornadoes, hailstorms, and thunderstorms with high winds. • Growing season Approximately 190 days (April to October). • Hardiness zone 6b |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Wyndmoor is home to the Wissahickon Valley Park, a 1,800-acre natural area known for its scenic trails, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna. • The park is a habitat for over 100 bird species, including the great blue heron, barred owl, and pileated woodpecker. Science • Wyndmoor was the site of the first successful commercial radio transmission in the United States, made by Reginald Fessenden in 1906. • The Franklin Institute's Fels Planetarium, one of the oldest planetariums in the world, is located in Wyndmoor. Personalities • The renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed several homes in Wyndmoor, including the Beth Sholom Synagogue. • The Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Updike lived in Wyndmoor for many years and set some of his novels there. • The astronomer and astrophysicist Harlow Shapley, who discovered the center of the Milky Way galaxy, was a resident of Wyndmoor. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Morris Arboretum (Philadelphia): A 92-acre botanical garden featuring a diverse collection of plants, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and ferns. 2.Fort Washington State Park (Fort Washington): A historic park that includes the site of the Continental Army's encampment during the American Revolutionary War. 3.Valley Forge National Historical Park (Valley Forge): A 3,500-acre park that commemorates the winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. |
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