Difference between revisions of "Earth Science 7-Detroit, Michigan"

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                                             == Detroit, Michigan, USA ==

Population: 951,270

Longitude and Latitude: 42°19′53″N 83°02′45″W

Climate: Is influenced by the Great Lakes, has cold winters with moderate snowfall. At night the temperature can drop below 0°F. In the summer it can go from warm to hot and sometimes has a temperature over 90°F.

Average precipitation: 33.58 inches, wettest month is June with an average rainfall of 3.60 inches

Bodies of Water: Detroit River and Lake Erie

Topography: the highest elevation of the city is 670 feet and the lowest elevation has a height of 579

Prevailing winds: Westerlies

Temperature:

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual

Max °F 32.9 35.9 46.2 58.7 71.7 80.1 84.5 82.1 74.6 62.2 49.3 37.8 59.7

Mean °F 26.4 28.9 37.8 49.0 61.2 70.2 75.0 73.2 65.5 53.8 42.5 31.6 51.3

Min °F 19.8 21.8 29.4 39.3 50.7 60.3 65.5 64.2 56.3 45.3 35.6 25.4 42.8

Websites: google.com, wikipedia.com, answers.com, detroitmi.gov, detroit.worldweb.com/SightsAttractions/BodiesofWater/,