Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Selbyville, Delaware Climate Summary Temperature • Average annual temperature: 55.8°F (13.2°C) • Average summer temperature (June-August): 74.5°F (23.6°C) • Average winter temperature (December-February): 35.6°F (2.0°C) • Record high temperature: 104°F (40°C) • Record low temperature: -12°F (-24°C) Precipitation • Average annual precipitation: 40.8 inches (103.6 cm) • Average number of rainy days per year: 110 • Average snowfall per year: 13.2 inches (33.5 cm) • Record 24-hour precipitation: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) • Record snowfall in a single storm: 22.0 inches (55.9 cm) Humidity • Average annual relative humidity: 71% • Average summer relative humidity (June-August): 75% • Average winter relative humidity (December-February): 68% Wind • Average annual wind speed: 11.0 mph (17.7 km/h) • Average summer wind speed (June-August): 10.5 mph (16.9 km/h) • Average winter wind speed (December-February): 11.5 mph (18.5 km/h) • Record wind gust: 69 mph (111 km/h) Climate Classification • Köppen climate classification: Cfa (humid subtropical climate) Tornado Activity • Selbyville is located in an area with a moderate risk of tornadoes. The average number of tornadoes per year is 1.2. Hurricanes • Selbyville is located in an area with a moderate risk of hurricanes. The average number of hurricanes per year is 0.5. Climate Change • The climate of Selbyville is changing. The average annual temperature has increased by 1.8°F (1.0°C) since 1895. The average annual precipitation has also increased by 5.1 inches (13.0 cm) since 1895. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History and Science • Selbyville is home to the Assawoman Wildlife Area, a 2,500-acre coastal habitat featuring tidal marshes, forests, and freshwater ponds. • The area is a haven for migratory birds, including bald eagles, ospreys, and waterfowl. • The Indian River Bay, adjacent to Selbyville, is known for its abundant marine life, including blue crabs, striped bass, and flounder. Historical Personalities John Selby(1742-1814): Founder of Selbyville, a prominent planter and Revolutionary War veteran. Harriet Tubman(1822-1913): The \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Fenwick Island State Park: A beautiful beach park with a wide sandy beach, dunes, and a boardwalk. Visitors can swim, surf, fish, and kayak in the ocean, or hike and bike on the trails through the dunes. 2.Assateague Island National Seashore: A barrier island known for its wild horses, which roam freely on the beach and in the dunes. Visitors can also swim, surf, fish, and kayak in the ocean, or hike and bike on the trails through the maritime forest. 3.Berlin Farmers Market: A large farmers market held every Saturday from May to October. Visitors can find a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and crafts from local farmers and vendors. |
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