| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Burnet, Texas Climate Summary General Climate     •   Humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperature     •   Average Annual Temperature  67.6°F (19.8°C)     •   Average Summer Temperature (June-August)  83.5°F (28.6°C)     •   Average Winter Temperature (December-February)  47.5°F (8.6°C)     •   Record High Temperature  112°F (44.4°C)     •   Record Low Temperature  10°F (-12.2°C) Precipitation     •   Average Annual Precipitation  35.23 inches (895.3 mm)     •   Wettest Month  May (4.96 inches / 126 mm)     •   Driest Month  October (1.87 inches / 47.5 mm)     •   Average Annual Snowfall  0.2 inches (5.1 mm) Humidity     •   Average Annual Relative Humidity  72%     •   Most Humid Month  August (78%)     •   Least Humid Month  March (65%) Sunshine     •   Average Annual Sunshine  2,850 hours     •   Sunniest Month  August (300 hours)     •   Least Sunny Month  December (180 hours) Wind     •   Prevailing Wind Direction  South-southeast     •   Average Wind Speed  9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) Other Climate Features     •   Tornado Risk  Moderate     •   Hail Risk  Moderate     •   Flood Risk  Low     •   Drought Risk  Moderate Climate Trends     •   Increasing Temperatures  Average temperatures have risen by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the 1950s.     •   Decreasing Precipitation  Annual precipitation has decreased slightly in recent decades.     •   More Extreme Weather Events  The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, is expected to increase in the future. | 
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Burnet County is home to the rare golden-cheeked warbler, a federally endangered songbird.     •   The county's rugged terrain includes the Balcones Escarpment, known for its karst topography and ancient fossils.     •   The area is rich in dinosaur fossils, including the tracks of a massive sauropod discovered near Lake Buchanan. Science     •   Burnet is the site of the McDonald Observatory, one of the world's leading astronomical research facilities.     •   The observatory's 107-inch Harlan J. Smith Telescope is the fourth-largest optical telescope in the world.     •   Scientists at McDonald Observatory have discovered numerous celestial objects, including the Kuiper Belt. Personalities     •   John Jacob Burnet, the namesake of the city, was a prominent Texas pioneer and cattleman.     •   George Washington Carver, the renowned agricultural scientist, spent his childhood in Burnet County.     •   Admiral Chester Nimitz, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II, was born in Burnet. | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.Longhorn Cavern State Park: Explore a vast network of underground caverns with towering limestone formations, crystal-clear pools, and a variety of cave life. 2.Inks Lake State Park: Enjoy water sports, fishing, hiking, camping, and birdwatching amidst the scenic shores of Inks Lake, surrounded by rolling hills and towering cypress trees. 3.Fort Croghan Museum: Step back in time at this historic fort, which played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War. Explore the restored buildings, learn about the fort's history, and admire the collection of artifacts and exhibits. | 
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