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Climate

Wicomico County has a very pleasant climate covering all four seasons. The hottest month is July with an average high temperature of 86*, and low of 67*. The coldest month is

January with an average high of 43* and a low of 25*.  Annual rainfall amounts to 44.8 inches, and snowfall is approximately

11.4 inches yearly.

 

 

 

Geography

Elevation

17' - 45' above sea level

 Land Area 414 sq mi

Agriculture

37%

 Forest/Vacant 44%

Wetlands

6%

 Developed 7%

Waterways

6%

Source: Wicomico County Planning & Zoning

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Parks

Total Acres

1,414

 Turf Acres 374

Buildings

23

 Parking Lots 18

Ball Fields

32

 Tennis Courts 34

Basketball Courts

18

 Multi-Purpose Fields 28

Playgrounds

20

 Picnic Facilites 23

Pavilions

16

 Miles of Trail 10.6

Boat Ramps

8

 Boat Slips 212

Source: Wicomico County Dep't. of Parks & Recreation

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