Climate Summary
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| # Northcrest, Texas Climate Summary Northcrest, Texas has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68.6°F (20.3°C). The hottest month is July, with an average temperature of 84.3°F (29.1°C), and the coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C). ## Precipitation Northcrest receives an average of 45.6 inches (115.8 cm) of precipitation per year. The wettest month is May, with an average of 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) of rain, and the driest month is October, with an average of 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) of rain. ## Snowfall Northcrest receives an average of 1.2 inches (3.0 cm) of snow per year. Snowfall is rare in Northcrest, but it does occur occasionally. The most snow that has ever fallen in Northcrest in a single month was 10.2 inches (25.9 cm) in January 1985. ## Sunshine Northcrest receives an average of 2,634 hours of sunshine per year. The sunniest month is July, with an average of 307 hours of sunshine, and the cloudiest month is December, with an average of 179 hours of sunshine. ## Humidity The average annual relative humidity in Northcrest is 73%. The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 81%, and the driest month is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%. ## Wind The average annual wind speed in Northcrest is 9.4 mph (15.1 km/h). The windiest month is March, with an average wind speed of 11.1 mph (17.9 km/h), and the calmest month is August, with an average wind speed of 7.9 mph (12.7 km/h). ## Climate Change The climate in Northcrest is changing. The average annual temperature has increased by 1.8°F (1.0°C) since 1895. The average annual precipitation has also increased by 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) since 1895. The number of days with extreme heat (temperatures above 90°F or 32.2°C) has also increased since 1895. Climate change is expected to continue to affect the climate in Northcrest in the future. The average annual temperature is projected to increase by 2.5°F to 5.0°F (1.4°C to 2.8°C) by the end of the century. The average annual precipitation is also projected to increase by 5% to 10% by the end of the century. The number of days with extreme heat is also projected to increase. These changes in climate are likely to have a number of negative impacts on Northcrest, including: • More heat waves
• More droughts
• More flooding
• More intense storms
• More crop failures
• More wildfires
• More heat-related illnesses and deaths ## Conclusion The climate in Northcrest is changing, and these changes are likely to have a number of negative impacts on the city. It is important to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Northcrest is home to the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, a small songbird found only in central Texas. • The area's limestone cliffs support a diverse array of plant life, including the rare Texas Mountain Laurel. Science • Northcrest is the site of the University of Texas at Austin's J.J. Pickle Research Campus, a major center for scientific research in fields such as biomedicine, energy, and environmental science. • The campus is also home to the Texas Advanced Computing Center, one of the world's largest supercomputing facilities. Personalities • The late physicist and Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg lived in Northcrest for many years. • The area is also home to several notable scientists, including biochemist Thomas Cech and computer scientist Raj Reddy. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.NorthPark Center - A large shopping mall with over 235 stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. 2.Perot Museum of Nature and Science - A science museum with over 11 exhibit halls, including a dinosaur hall, a human body hall, and a space hall. 3.Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - A 66-acre botanical garden with over 19 themed gardens, including a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a children's garden. |
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