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GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE 10 www.sparkexploreocean.com The beach is a year-round destination that offers something for everyone— charming and distinctive downtowns, sophisticated shopping ranging from antiques and boutiques to lifestyle and outlet centers, eclectic dining, exciting nightlife and world-class entertainment, boating and fishing and award-winning parks for hiking, biking, ice skating, sledding and just plain having fun. Ocean County is the second-largest county in New Jersey, with a total area of 915.4 square miles—628.8 square miles of land and 286.6 square miles of water. Much of the county is flat and coastal, and the highest point is approximately 230 feet in elevation. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Toms River have ranged from a low of 22°F in January to a high of 85°F in July. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.30 to 4.79 inches. Areas closer to the coast typically experience more mild winters and cooler summers due to the Atlantic Ocean’s influence. Whether it’s warm or cool, you’ll find lots of gloriously sunny days throughout the year at the Jersey Shore. Most outdoor events continue rain or shine so bring plenty of sunblock and an umbrella. Locals know that the ocean puts on a spectacular show when the weather is stormy, so find a beachfront restaurant or other dry spot and enjoy the view. Photo by C. McCarthy


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