Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Annual mean
- 12.7 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- March
Long term temperature, precipitation, and wind averages from a representative study point
The climate profile for Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve presents a twelve-month overview of atmospheric conditions based on NASA POWER measurements collected from 1991 to 2020. This data outlines average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These statistics provide a consistent basis for understanding the typical year-round environmental patterns within the reserve boundaries.
Long-term monthly averages tracking thermal range alongside precipitation rates for one representative coordinate
Twelve-month comparison of average temperatures, precipitation rates, wind speeds, and daylight hours
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9 °C-11° to 16.4° | 2.6 mm/day | 83.2% | 5.2 m/s | 9.6 hours |
| February | 1.9 °C-9.6° to 15.9° | 2.6 mm/day | 82% | 5.1 m/s | 10.5 hours |
| March | 5.8 °C-6.1° to 20.5° | 3.4 mm/day | 80.5% | 5.3 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| April | 11.7 °C-0.8° to 25.7° | 2.9 mm/day | 78.3% | 5 m/s | 13.1 hours |
| May | 17.1 °C5.2° to 29.2° | 2.9 mm/day | 78.5% | 4.3 m/s | 14.2 hours |
| June | 22.5 °C11° to 32.7° | 3.4 mm/day | 75.5% | 3.8 m/s | 14.7 hours |
| July | 25.6 °C16.3° to 35.2° | 3.6 mm/day | 71.6% | 3.4 m/s | 14.4 hours |
| August | 24.7 °C15.4° to 34.2° | 3.6 mm/day | 72.9% | 3.4 m/s | 13.5 hours |
| September | 21.1 °C9.7° to 31.9° | 3.6 mm/day | 74.6% | 3.9 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 14.6 °C2.4° to 27.8° | 3.1 mm/day | 77.4% | 4.4 m/s | 10.9 hours |
| November | 8.3 °C-3° to 21.8° | 2.7 mm/day | 79.4% | 4.7 m/s | 9.8 hours |
| December | 3.4 °C-6.5° to 17.5° | 3.1 mm/day | 83.4% | 4.8 m/s | 9.3 hours |
Comparing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.
Interactive climate map
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Delve into the protected landscape of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve. This MoriAtlas entry provides a structured look at its dual-unit geography, estuarine habitat distribution, and the essential role of this coastal research area within the Mid-Atlantic environment.