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Silcox Island is an inhabited island in American Lake in Pierce County, Washington.[1] It is in the city of Lakewood, Washington. Although the island has had homes built on it, it is still mostly forested.[2]

Silcox Island

Silcox Island in American Lake
Silcox Island
Geography
Location	Lakewood, Washington
Coordinates	47°07′44″N 122°33′53″W
Adjacent bodies of water	American Lake
Administration
United States of America
State	Washington
County	Pierce

History

Silcox Island is named for Albert Silcox, who originally acquired the land.[3][4] Although at first he and his family were the sole inhabitants, financial needs led him to sell to friends, beginning with George Sells and Sells' son-in-law, Earl Trowbridge.^{[citation needed]} Over time, more and more lots were established and sold.

Until 1968, there was no electric or telephone service to the island.[5] After a cable was run from near Bill's Boathouse, most residents had their homes electrified. Although a few homes were connected to septic tanks, many used outhouses well into the 1980s.^{[citation needed]}

Climate

The Köppen climate classification is warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb).[6] The average temperature is 9 °C (48 °F). The warmest month is July at average 20 °C (68 °F), and the coolest is December at −1 °C (30 °F).[7] Annual precipitation is 1,498 millimeters (59.0 in). The wettest month is March, with 203 millimeters (8.0 in), and the driest is July, with 25 millimeters (0.98 in).[8]

Silcox Island Climate chart (explanation) J F M A M J J A S O N D     146     4 −2     163     6 −3     203     7 −1     135     12 2     104     17 7     66     21 10     25     26 14     31     25 12     115     21 9     153     14 5     181     7 −1     177     1 −3 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation totals in mm Source: [7] Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     5.7     39 28     6.4     43 27     8     45 30     5.3     54 36     4.1     63 45     2.6     70 50     1     79 57     1.2     77 54     4.5     70 48     6     57 41     7.1     45 30     7     34 27 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation totals in inches

References

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