Climate Summary
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| Diberville, Mississippi Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
• Average annual temperature: 66.3°F (19.1°C)
• Average annual precipitation: 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) Temperature • Summer (June-August) Average high temperatures in the mid-80s to low-90s (°F), average low temperatures in the mid-70s (°F). • Winter (December-February) Average high temperatures in the mid-50s to low-60s (°F), average low temperatures in the mid-30s to low-40s (°F). • Spring (March-May) Average high temperatures in the mid-60s to low-80s (°F), average low temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-60s (°F). • Fall (September-November) Average high temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s (°F), average low temperatures in the mid-50s to mid-60s (°F). Precipitation • Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. • Wettest months July and August, with an average of over 6 inches (152 mm) of rain each. • Driest months October and November, with an average of less than 3 inches (76 mm) of rain each. • Thunderstorms are common during the summer months. Other Climate Features • Hurricanes Diberville is located in a hurricane-prone area. • Tornadoes While tornadoes can occur, they are relatively rare. • Fog Fog is common during the winter and early spring months. • Sunshine Diberville receives an average of 215 sunny days per year. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Diberville is home to the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 18,000-acre coastal ecosystem with diverse habitats, including salt marshes, tidal creeks, and maritime forests. • The reserve is a critical nursery ground for numerous fish and shellfish species, including oysters, shrimp, and blue crabs. • It also supports a variety of bird species, including migratory waterfowl, wading birds, and raptors. Science • The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is located in Diberville. • The laboratory conducts research on marine and coastal ecosystems, including water quality, fisheries, and coastal restoration. • It also houses the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, which provides research and outreach programs on coastal issues. Personalities Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville:A French explorer who established the first European settlement in what is now Mississippi in 1699. The city of Diberville is named in his honor. Dr. William H. Crain:A marine biologist who founded the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in 1947. He was a pioneer in the study of coastal ecosystems and their conservation. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Mississippi Aquarium (Gulfport, MS): A state-of-the-art aquarium featuring over 5,000 animals from the Gulf of Mexico and around the world. 2.Lynn Meadows Discovery Center (Gulfport, MS): A hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits for all ages. 3.Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library (Biloxi, MS): The former home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, now a museum and library dedicated to his life and the history of the Confederacy. |
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