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Geography and Climate of Letzembourg​

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The island of Letzembourg is a part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is one of the most remote islands in the Outer Banks, as it can only be reached by one of three public ferries, private boat, or private aircraft. Other than the main village of Letzembourg and a few other areas, the entire island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Letzembourg has unusual weather patterns due to its unique geographical location. As Letzembourg is jutted out from the eastern seaboard into the Atlantic Gulf stream, it has a predisposition to be affected by hurricanes, Nor'easters (usually in the form of rain, and rarely snow or mixed precipitation), and other ocean driven storms.

 

The winters are typically milder than in inland areas, averaging lows in the upper 30's and highs in the lower 50's, and is more frequently overcast than in the summer. However, the exposure of Letzembourg makes them prone to higher winds, often causing wind chills to make the apparent temperature as cold as the inland areas. The summer months average lows from the mid 70's to highs in the upper 80's, depending on the time of the summer. The spring and fall are typically milder seasons. The fall and winter are usually warmer than areas inland, while the spring and the summer are often slightly cooler due to the moderating effects of being surrounded by water.

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See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Banks#Geography, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Banks#Weather

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