Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Clemson, South Carolina Climate Summary General Climate Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 60.2°F (15.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 79.3°F (26.3°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 42.7°F (5.9°C) • Record High Temperature 107°F (41.7°C) • Record Low Temperature -1°F (-18.3°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 47.4 inches (1204 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (Wettest) March • 4.9 inches (124 mm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (Driest) October • 2.7 inches (69 mm) • Average Number of Precipitation Days per Year 111 Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 73% • High Humidity Season Summer • Low Humidity Season Fall Wind • Average Wind Speed 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction Northwest Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine Hours 2,673 • Average Daily Sunshine Hours 7.3 Other Climate Features • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hurricane Risk Low • Severe Thunderstorm Risk High • Ice Storm Risk Low • Drought Risk Moderate Climate Trends • Rising Temperatures Clemson has experienced a gradual increase in average temperatures over the past century. • Increasing Precipitation The area has seen an increase in annual precipitation, particularly during the spring and winter months. • More Extreme Weather Events The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and heat waves, have increased in recent decades. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Clemson is home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden, featuring over 2,000 species of plants. • The Clemson Experimental Forest, established in 1932, is a living laboratory for forestry research. Science • Clemson University is a leading research institution, with strengths in agriculture, engineering, and life sciences. • The university's Center for Watershed Excellence conducts groundbreaking research on water quality and conservation. Personalities • Thomas Green Clemson, a wealthy planter and philanthropist, founded Clemson University in 1889. • George Washington Carver, the renowned agricultural scientist and inventor, taught at Clemson from 1896 to 1916. • Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist and chemist, visited Clemson in 1921 to receive an honorary degree. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.South Carolina Botanical Garden: This 295-acre garden features a wide variety of plants from around the world, including a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a children's garden. 2.Clemson University: The campus of Clemson University is a beautiful place to visit, with its rolling hills, historic buildings, and Lake Hartwell. Visitors can take a tour of the campus, visit the Clemson University Museum of Art, or attend a sporting event. 3.Seneca Lake: This 1,200-acre lake is a popular spot for swimming, boating, and fishing. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic or hike around the lake. |
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