| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Margate City, New Jersey Climate Summary Average Temperatures     •   January: 32°F (0°C)•   July: 77°F (25°C)
 Average Precipitation     •   Annual: 44 inches (1120 mm)•   Snowfall: 20 inches (510 mm)
 Sunshine     •   Average annual sunshine: 2,600 hours Climate Zone     •   USDA Hardiness Zone: 7a Climate Type     •   Humid subtropical (Köppen classification: Cfa) Characteristics     •   Warm, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms•   Mild, wet winters with occasional snowstorms
 •   Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean moderates temperatures
 •   Sea breezes provide cooling relief during summer
 •   Occasional coastal flooding during storms
 Seasonal Variations     •   Spring  Warm and rainy, with temperatures gradually rising     •   Summer  Hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms     •   Autumn  Mild and dry, with occasional cool nights     •   Winter  Cold and wet, with occasional snowstorms Extreme Weather Events     •   Nor'easters  Coastal storms that can bring heavy rain, snow, and strong winds     •   Hurricanes  Rare but possible, especially during the late summer and early fall     •   Heat waves  Occasional periods of extreme heat and humidity     •   Coastal flooding  Can occur during storms with high tides and strong winds Climate Change Impacts     •   Rising sea levels are a concern, as Margate City is located on a barrier island•   Increased frequency and intensity of coastal storms
 •   Longer and more severe heat waves
 •   Changes in precipitation patterns, including more extreme rainfall events
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Margate City is home to the Absecon Wildlife Management Area, a 3,000-acre preserve with diverse habitats, including salt marshes, freshwater ponds, and upland forests.     •   The city's beaches are nesting grounds for the threatened piping plover and the endangered sea turtle. Science     •   In 1854, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was landed in Margate City.     •   The city was the site of the first American Weather Bureau station, established in 1871. Personalities     •   The inventor Thomas Edison had a summer home in Margate City, where he conducted experiments on the electric light bulb.     •   The actress Helen Hayes lived in Margate City for many years and was instrumental in establishing the city's Historical Society.     •   The artist Maxfield Parrish created some of his most famous paintings while living in Margate City. | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | 1.Lucy the Elephant - A six-story elephant-shaped building that serves as a restaurant and observation tower, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding area. 2.Margate City Beach - A wide, sandy beach with lifeguards, restrooms, and a variety of beach activities, including swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. 3.Absecon Lighthouse - The tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, standing at 171 feet tall and offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding area from its observation deck. | 
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