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SNN looks into why the ocean temps are so low in New Jersey in June.
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are you planning a beach day at the
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Jersey Shore this June you might find
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the ocean water a bit chilly recent
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measurements show that ocean
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temperatures along the New Jersey coast
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are around 65° this week this cool
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temperature is normal for early summer
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historical data tells us that the
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average ocean temperature near Seaside
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Heights in June is about 66.2 de
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F the lowest recorded temperature at
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this time of year was 57° F and the
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highest was 75 47° F so the current
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temperature is within the expected range
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several natural factors influence these
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temperatures one major factor is the
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cold Labrador current which flows down
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from the north and keeps the coastal
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Waters cool winds and weather patterns
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also play a big role Northerly winds can
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make the surface waters cooler ocean
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temperatures usually lag behind air
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temperatures water takes longer to warm
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up and cool down than air does even
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though the water is cooler now the
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swimming season in Seaside Heights runs
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from June to September during these
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months water temperatures usually stay
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above 68° F making it comfortable for
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swimming so if you're heading to the
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beach in New Jersey this early summer be
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ready for cooler ocean dips it's a
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common feature of the season along the
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beautiful Jersey
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Shore enjoy your beach day and don't
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forget to take a refreshing dip in the
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ocean stay informed and enjoy the beach
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