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Semmes ('semz') is an unincorporated community, and a suburb of Mobile, AL, in western Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile metropolitan area. The 2000 census records show a population of 15,389^[2] in the 36575 zip code which includes the community. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

Semmes is located at 30.778N, -88.259W. Elevation is 256 feet.^[3] The Semmes area is bounded to the North by the Citronelle area, bounded to the East by the cities of Saraland and Prichard, bounded to the South by the city of Mobile, and finally bounded to the West by Big Creek Lake.

Climate

Semmes is on the central Gulf Coast and has a subtropical climate, which consists of warm, wet winters and very hot, very humid summers. Semmes is also vulnerable to hurricanes, which the area frequently experiences.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Avg high °F (°C) 60 64 71 79 85 90 91 91 87 80 70 63 77

Avg low °F (°C) 40 43 50 58 64 71 73 73 69 57 49 43 57

Rainfall (in inches) 4.8 5.5 6.4 4.5 5.7 5.0 6.9 7.0 5.9 2.9 4.1 5.3 64

Relative Humidity(%) 59.0 73.0 71.5 72.5 71.5 72.5 74.0 76.5 76.5 74.0 70.5 72.0 75.0

Source: Climate Zone^[4]

History

The community was named for Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809-1877), an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865.

Education

Semmes is a part of the Mobile County Public Schools system, with a total enrollment of over 65,000 students.^[5]

Public schools

Secondary schools

High schools

Mary G. Montgomery High School (9-12)

Middle schools

Semmes Middle School (6-8)

Primary schools

Semmes Elementary (K-5)
Allentown Elementary (K-5)

Private schools

ABC Kindergarten (K3-K5)

Higher Education

Semmes is within 30 minutes driving distance to four universities:

Parks

The first-ever Community Park in Semmes opened on February 3rd, 2007.^[6]^{[dead link – history]} The 10,400 sq. ft park was built adjacent to the Semmes Community Center at a cost of $600,000.^[7]

References

^ Population figures are for ZIP code 36575 which includes Semmes as well as a small part of the city of Mobile
^ "Statistics and More...". Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
^ "Semmes Community Profile". Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
^ Mobile. Climate-Zone.com. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
^ "Facts About Mobile County....". Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
^ "Semmes gets a new park". Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
^ "Mobile Co. Commission...". Retrieved on 2007-02-11.

External links

Semmes, Alabama is at coordinates 30°46′41″N 88°15′32″W / 30.778, -88.259 (Semmes, Alabama)Coordinates: 30°46′41″N 88°15′32″W / 30.778, -88.259 (Semmes, Alabama)

(Informational Sources Are: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)