Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Buffalo, South Carolina Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 63.1°F (17.3°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 80.6°F (27°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 43.6°F (6.4°C) • Record High Temperature 109°F (43°C) • Record Low Temperature -2°F (-19°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 47.4 inches (1204 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (Wettest Month) 5.2 inches (132 mm) in August • Average Monthly Precipitation (Driest Month) 2.8 inches (71 mm) in October • Average Number of Rainy Days per Year 110 Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 77% • Average Summer Relative Humidity 80% • Average Winter Relative Humidity 73% Wind • Average Annual Wind Speed 7.5 mph (12 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction Southwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2600 hours • Average Daily Sunshine (Summer) 9.5 hours • Average Daily Sunshine (Winter) 5.5 hours Other Climate Features • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hurricane Risk Low • Severe Thunderstorm Risk Moderate • Hail Risk Moderate • Freezing Rain Risk Low • Snowfall Occasional light snowfall, typically less than 1 inch per year. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Buffalo is home to the Buffalo Creek Natural Heritage Area, a 1,300-acre preserve with diverse ecosystems including ancient forests, wetlands, and streams. • The area is a significant habitat for the endangered Carolina darter, a small fish found only in the Buffalo Creek watershed. Science • Buffalo is the birthplace of Dr. Robert Gantt, a pioneering African American scientist who developed a vaccine for yellow fever. • The town is also home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden, which features over 2,500 plant species and houses the largest collection of camellias in the southeastern United States. Personalities • Buffalo was the childhood home of Dr. Benjamin Mays, a prominent civil rights leader and president of Morehouse College. • The town is also associated with the legendary blues musician Blind Willie McTell, who is believed to have been born in the area. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Buffalo Creek Park**. This 10-acre park is located on the banks of Buffalo Creek and features a playground, picnic area, walking trails, and a fishing pier. 2.Buffalo National River**. This 135-mile river is a popular destination for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and eagles. 3.Ozark National Forest**. This 1.8 million-acre forest is located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. The forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. |
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