Zinc oxide is effective as a sunscreen for humans, but it's toxic for dogs. If ingested, it can damage your dogâs delicate red blood cells, causing them to explode. The resulting anemia can be severe and require a blood transfusion.
The highest monthly average temperature in Wheeling for July is 75 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Wheeling for February is 25 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Wheeling occurs in August with 3.6 inches. The air quality index in Wheeling is 20% worse than the national average. The pollution index in Wheeling is 25% better than the national average.
Wheeling-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Wheeling city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.