Climate Summary
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| Yorktown, TX Climate Summary • Average Annual Temperature 69.1°F (20.6°C) • Average Annual High Temperature 81.3°F (27.4°C) • Average Annual Low Temperature 56.9°F (13.8°C) • Average Annual Precipitation 36.06 inches (91.6 cm) • Average Annual Snowfall 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) • Average Number of Sunny Days 225 • Average Number of Rainy Days 80 • Average Number of Snowy Days 1 Climate Overview Yorktown, TX has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C), with average high temperatures in the summer reaching into the low 90s (°F) and average low temperatures in the winter dropping into the low 40s (°F). The average annual precipitation is 36.06 inches (91.6 cm), with most of the rain falling during the spring and summer months. Yorktown experiences an average of 225 sunny days per year, with the sunniest months being July and August. The average number of rainy days is 80, with the rainiest months being May and June. Yorktown experiences an average of 1 snowy day per year, with the snowiest month being January. Extreme Weather Events Yorktown is located in an area that is prone to extreme weather events, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. The area has been hit by several major hurricanes in recent years, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Hurricane Ike in 2008. Yorktown is also located in an area that is prone to flooding, with the San Antonio River running through the city. The city has experienced several major floods in recent years, including the floods of 1998 and 2015. Climate Change The climate of Yorktown is changing, with the average annual temperature increasing and the average annual precipitation decreasing. The average annual temperature has increased by about 1°F (0.6°C) since the late 19th century, and the average annual precipitation has decreased by about 5 inches (13 cm) since the early 20th century. The changes in climate are expected to continue in the future, with the average annual temperature increasing by an additional 2-4°F (1.1-2.2°C) and the average annual precipitation decreasing by an additional 5-10 inches (13-25 cm) by the end of the century. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Yorktown is situated on the banks of the Guadalupe River, which boasts a diverse ecosystem with over 100 fish species. • The area is home to the Texas Hill Country, a unique ecological region known for its rolling hills, limestone cliffs, and diverse flora and fauna. Science • Yorktown is the birthplace of Dr. Charles H. Townes, a physicist and Nobel laureate who co-invented the maser and laser. • The town is also home to the Yorktown Meteorite, a 1,500-pound iron meteorite that crashed in 1900 and is now on display at the DeWitt County Historical Museum. Personalities • Yorktown was founded in 1848 by German immigrants, who played a significant role in the town's early development. • The town is associated with several notable figures, including: • Dr. Charles H. Townes, Nobel laureate in physics • Judge Roy Bean, the \ |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Yorktown Memorial Museum** 2.Yorktown Battlefield State Historic Site** 3.Yorktown City Park** |
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