The magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty (since about 206 BC), and later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty Chinese during the 11th century. The first usage of a compass recorded in Western Europe and Persia occurred around the early 13th century.
The highest monthly average temperature in Athol for July is 71 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Athol for December is 26 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Athol occurs in January with 1.7 inches. The air quality index in Athol is 21% better than the national average. The pollution index in Athol is 91% better than the national average.
General [edit]. Its average annual temperature is 19.4 Â°C (66.9 Â°F) during the day and 9.7 Â°C (49.5 Â°F) at night. In the coldest month â January, typically the temperature ranges from 5 to 15 Â°C (41 to 59 Â°F) during the day and â2 to 6 Â°C (28 to 43 Â°F) at night.he highest temperature recorded during the day is 40.6 Â°C (105.1 Â°F) on the 10 August 2012. On the August 1933 reported record, the average maximum temperature during the day was 35.5 Â°C (95.9 Â°F). The coldest temperature recorded was â10.1 Â°C (13.8 Â°F) at night on 16 January 1945.