Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| South Pittsburg, Tennessee Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 57.9°F (14.4°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 78.3°F (25.7°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 39.1°F (3.9°C) • Record high temperature: 105°F (40.6°C) • Record low temperature: -10°F (-23.3°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 53.2 inches (135 cm) • Average monthly precipitation: 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) • Wettest month: March (5.5 inches or 14 cm) • Driest month: October (2.6 inches or 6.6 cm) Snowfall • Average annual snowfall: 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) • Heaviest snowfall on record: 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) Sunshine • Average annual sunshine: 2,186 hours • Average daily sunshine: 5.9 hours Other • Humidity: Relatively high, especially during summer months. • Wind: Prevailing winds from the west and southwest. • Tornado risk: Moderate • Severe thunderstorms: Common during spring and summer months. Climate Classification • Humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification: Cfa) Climate Trends • Rising temperatures: Average temperatures have increased by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century. • Increasing precipitation: Annual precipitation has increased by about 10 inches (25 cm) since the early 20th century. • More frequent and intense extreme weather events: South Pittsburg has experienced an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, droughts, and heavy rainfall events. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • South Pittsburg is located on the banks of the Tennessee River, which was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. • The area is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including bald eagles, great blue herons, and white-tailed deer. • The nearby Sequatchie Valley is known for its unique geology, including sinkholes, caves, and waterfalls. Science • South Pittsburg was once a major center of the iron industry. The city's iron furnaces were fueled by charcoal made from the surrounding forests. • The city's first water treatment plant was built in 1895, making it one of the first cities in the United States to have a public water supply. • South Pittsburg is home to the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, which conducts research on freshwater ecosystems. Personalities • General George H. Thomas, a Union general in the Civil War, was born in South Pittsburg. • Bessie Smith, the legendary blues singer, performed in South Pittsburg in the 1920s. • Alex Haley, the author of \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Raccoon Mountain Caverns** 2.Cloudland Canyon State Park** 3.Nickajack Lake** |
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