Climate Summary
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| Climate Summary for Bethany Beach, DE General Climate • Bethany Beach, Delaware, has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
• The average annual temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 40.9 inches (103.9 cm).
• The average annual snowfall is 11.3 inches (28.7 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 75.2°F (24°C).
• The average high temperature in July is 84°F (29°C).
• The average low temperature in July is 66°F (19°C).
• The average precipitation in July is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).
• The average high temperature in January is 41°F (5°C).
• The average low temperature in January is 28°F (-2°C).
• The average precipitation in January is 3.3 inches (8.4 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 52.6°F (11.4°C).
• The average high temperature in April is 61°F (16°C).
• The average low temperature in April is 44°F (7°C).
• The average precipitation in April is 3.6 inches (9.1 cm). • The average fall temperature is 52.6°F (11.4°C).
• The average high temperature in October is 61°F (16°C).
• The average low temperature in October is 44°F (7°C).
• The average precipitation in October is 3.6 inches (9.1 cm). Sunshine and Humidity • Bethany Beach receives an average of 2,600 hours of sunshine per year.
• The average annual relative humidity is 70%. Wind • The average wind speed in Bethany Beach is 10.4 miles per hour (16.7 kilometers per hour).
• The prevailing wind direction is from the southwest. Severe Weather • Bethany Beach is located in an area that is prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, and nor'easters.
• The most common type of severe weather in Bethany Beach is thunderstorms.
• Bethany Beach is also at risk for flooding, especially during the spring and fall months. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Bethany Beach is home to the Bethany Beach Nature Center, which protects 267 acres of coastal habitat, including a maritime forest, freshwater wetlands, and salt marshes. • The beach is a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, and the Delaware Seashore State Park conducts a sea turtle monitoring program. • The nearby Indian River Bay is an important estuary for migratory birds, including bald eagles, osprey, and egrets. Science • Bethany Beach was the site of a major coastal erosion study in the 1970s, which led to the development of new beach nourishment techniques. • The University of Delaware maintains a field station in Bethany Beach, which conducts research on coastal ecology and oceanography. Personalities • Henry David Thoreau visited Bethany Beach in 1854 and wrote about the natural beauty of the area. • President Franklin D. Roosevelt vacationed in Bethany Beach in the 1930s and 1940s. • The town is named after Bethany, the daughter of a local landowner who donated land for the first church. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1. Bethany Beach Boardwalk: A classic beach boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and arcades, offering stunning views of the ocean. 2. Fenwick Island State Park: A beautiful state park with a beach, hiking trails, a fishing pier, and a nature center. 3. Assateague Island National Seashore: A barrier island known for its wild horses, pristine beaches, and hiking trails. |
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