Climate Summary
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| Brielle, New Jersey Climate Summary Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.7°F (12.6°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 74.2°F (23.5°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 34.1°F (1.2°C) • Record High Temperature 104°F (40°C) • Record Low Temperature -12°F (-24°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 47.2 inches (1199 mm) • Average Snowfall 22.3 inches (56.6 cm) • Wettest Month July (4.9 inches) • Driest Month February (2.9 inches) Wind • Average Wind Speed 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 72% • Most Humid Month July (78%) • Least Humid Month February (65%) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,640 hours • Sunniest Month July (310 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (170 hours) Climate Classification • Köppen Climate Classification Cfa (Humid Subtropical Climate) General Climate Description Brielle, New Jersey experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and cool, damp winters. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean moderates the temperatures, resulting in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly more rainfall in the summer months. Snowfall is moderate, with an average of 22.3 inches per year. The wind is generally light to moderate, with a prevailing wind direction from the west-southwest. Humidity levels are relatively high throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Brielle receives an average of 2,640 hours of sunshine per year, with the sunniest months being July and August. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Brielle is home to the Manasquan Inlet, a vital estuary that supports a diverse range of marine life, including horseshoe crabs, blue crabs, and striped bass. • The town's beaches are a nesting site for the endangered piping plover, a small shorebird. Science • The Brielle Marine Laboratory, established in 1979, conducts research on marine ecosystems and coastal processes. • The town is part of the New Jersey Coastal Monitoring Program, which tracks shoreline erosion and sea-level rise. Personalities • John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the first president of the College of New Jersey, which later became Princeton University. • Richard Stockton, another signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived in Brielle and is buried in the town's cemetery. • Commodore Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812, spent his childhood in Brielle. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Brielle Beach: A popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing, Brielle Beach offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Manasquan Inlet. 2.Manasquan Inlet: A scenic waterway that connects the Manasquan River to the Atlantic Ocean, the Manasquan Inlet is a great place for boating, fishing, and kayaking. 3.Point Pleasant Beach: Just a short drive from Brielle, Point Pleasant Beach is a vibrant seaside town with a lively boardwalk, amusement rides, and a variety of shops and restaurants. |
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