Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Location Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee Climate Zone Humid subtropical (Cfa) Average Temperature • Annual: 59.4°F (15.2°C) • Winter (December • February): 41.8°F (5.4°C) • Spring (March • May): 58.4°F (14.7°C) • Summer (June • August): 78.9°F (26.1°C) • Autumn (September • November): 65.2°F (18.4°C) Average Precipitation • Annual: 51.95 inches (1319 mm) • January: 4.65 inches (118 mm) • April: 4.93 inches (125 mm) • July: 4.21 inches (107 mm) • October: 3.35 inches (85 mm) Average Snowfall • Annual: 4.6 inches (12 cm) • January: 2.3 inches (6 cm) • February: 2.1 inches (5 cm) Other Climate Characteristics • Humidity High throughout the year, especially in summer. • Sunshine Receives an average of 223 sunny days per year. • Wind Prevailing winds are from the southwest. • Tornadoes Located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. • Extreme Weather Can experience severe thunderstorms, hail, and flooding during the spring and summer months. Summary Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild, wet winters. The area receives ample rainfall throughout the year, with occasional snowfall during the winter months. The climate is generally pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities year-round. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Soddy Daisy is home to the Chickamauga Creek Gorge, a natural canyon with towering cliffs, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna. • The area was once a shallow sea, evidenced by the presence of marine fossils in local rock formations. Science • In the 1930s, the Tennessee Valley Authority built a dam on Chickamauga Creek, creating Chickamauga Lake. This dam provided flood control and hydroelectric power. • Soddy Daisy is the site of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a major research facility in nuclear science and energy. Personalities Dr. Charles E. Kellogg:A soil scientist who developed the USDA soil classification system and lived in Soddy Daisy for many years. Dr. Eugene P. Odum:An ecologist who founded the University of Georgia's Institute of Ecology and spent his summers in Soddy Daisy. Dr. Thomas H. Morgan:A geneticist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 and had a summer home in Soddy Daisy. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: Located just outside of Soddy Daisy, this park preserves the battlefields of the American Civil War's Chickamauga and Chattanooga campaigns. Visitors can explore the park's hiking trails, visit the battlefield museum, and attend ranger-led programs. 2.Lookout Mountain: This mountain offers stunning views of the Tennessee River Valley and the surrounding mountains. Visitors can take a scenic drive to the top of the mountain, hike to the summit, or visit the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, one of the steepest passenger railways in the world. 3.Ruby Falls: Located in nearby Chattanooga, Ruby Falls is a stunning underground waterfall that is accessible via a guided tour. Visitors can marvel at the waterfall's beauty and learn about the cave's geological history. |
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