Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Orange, Texas Climate Summary General Climate • Orange, 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 average annual precipitation is 53.43 inches (135.7 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 82.9°F (28.3°C). • The average July high temperature is 92.1°F (33.4°C). • The average July low temperature is 73.6°F (23.1°C). • The average annual rainfall is 24.46 inches (62.1 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 49.4°F (9.7°C). • The average January high temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C). • The average January low temperature is 39.2°F (3.9°C). • The average annual snowfall is 0.5 inches (1.3 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C). • The average April high temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C). • The average April low temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). • The average annual rainfall is 14.51 inches (36.8 cm). • The average fall temperature is 63.5°F (17.5°C). • The average October high temperature is 79.4°F (26.3°C). • The average October low temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). • The average annual rainfall is 14.46 inches (36.7 cm). Other Climate Information • The average annual relative humidity is 79%. • The average annual wind speed is 7.2 mph (11.6 km/h). • The average annual sunshine is 255 days. Climate Extremes • The highest recorded temperature was 112°F (44.4°C) on August 28, 1947. • The lowest recorded temperature was -1°F (-18.3°C) on February 13, 1899. • The wettest year on record was 1945, with 82.04 inches (208.4 cm) of rain. • The driest year on record was 1956, with 27.87 inches (70.8 cm) of rain. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Orange is located on the Sabine River, which forms the border between Texas and Louisiana. • The area was once home to dense forests and wetlands, which were home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators, bears, and panthers. • The Sabine Neches Estuary, near Orange, is one of the most important estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico, providing habitat for a wide variety of fish and wildlife. Science • Orange was the site of the first successful commercial oil well in Texas, drilled in 1901. • The city is home to the Lamar University Orange campus, which is known for its engineering and science programs. • Orange is also home to the Sabine River Authority, which provides water and wastewater services to the region. Personalities • Janis Joplin, the legendary rock and blues singer, was born in Port Arthur, Texas, just a few miles from Orange. • Babe Didrikson Zaharias, the legendary golfer, track and field athlete, and basketball player, was born in Beaumont, Texas, and grew up in Orange. • Chester B. Sweeny, the first African American mayor of Orange, served from 1985 to 1991. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Stark Museum of Art 2. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 3. Orange County Historical Museum |
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