| season |
general weather |
natural highlights |
cultural highlights |
other |
| winter |
Mild temperatures with a fair amount of rain and occasional
spectacular storms. |
Many people brave the weather to watch our storms
and migrating gray whales; lichens are most impressive
in the winter; the dunes are easiest to walk on now; and beachcombing
is at its best. |
December January
February |
(More coming!) |
| spring |
Mild temperatures with less rain and fewer storms. |
The combination of good low tides and light algae growth make
spring the best clam digging and tidepooling season.
(See tide charts.) |
March April
May |
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| summer |
Sunny and breezy with occasional fog. |
Seasonal wind and current patterns pile sand high on the beaches;
dunes are most active. |
June July
August |
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| fall |
Sunny and warm--best weather of the season! |
Shorebirds put on a good show as they pass through on their
fall migration; the first rains of the fall bring out the fruiting mushrooms, scenting the
forest air. |
September October
November |
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| year 'round |
climate |
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