Editing Essex, Connecticut (section)

== Geography and climate ==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|11.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|10.4|sqmi|km2}}  is land and {{convert|1.5|sqmi|km2}}  (12.35%) is water.

The town is made up of three villages: [[Essex Village|Essex]] (ZIP code 06426), Centerbrook (06409) and Ivoryton (06442). The local public school, [http://www.ees.reg4.k12.ct.us/ Essex Elementary School], educates approximately 560 students for grades K–6.

'''Climate'''

There are 4 distinct seasons in Essex. During Autumn, the leaves change colors and the temperatures fall. The average November high temperature is about 50 degrees. Snow is prevalent in winter, typically starting in December and lasting through March. The average January low temperature is about 19 degrees. In recent years winter have become erratic, with the first snowfall of winter 2006-2007 not reported until mid-late January. However, the winter of 2008-2009 was unusually cold and snowy, with over 50&nbsp;inches of snow (compared to an average of about 30&nbsp;inches) and days with temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning. Spring is pleasant with temperatures averaging in the 60s. Summertime in Essex is warm and humid, with average July temperatures into the 80s.

{{wide image|Essex, CT Harbor.jpg|800px|alt=Panoramic view of Essex Harbor from Essex Park|Panoramic view of Essex Harbor from Essex Park}}