Afton, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Afton is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.1 miles S of Arden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19810.

Afton at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
19810
Nearest town
Arden (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.8269, -75.4811

Weather in Afton now

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Afton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton

What is the weather usually like in Afton?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°58°76°94°43°27°Jan46°28°Feb53°35°Mar66°45°Apr75°55°May84°65°Jun89°70°Jul87°69°Aug80°61°Sep68°50°Oct57°40°Nov47°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.2"Feb3.9"Mar3.5"Apr3.2"May3.3"Jun4.8"Jul3.7"Aug4.4"Sep3.7"Oct2.6"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Afton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARCUS HOOK, PA US (USC00365390), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.

Afton weather month by month

January
43° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
46° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
53° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
66° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
75° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
84° 65°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 70°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 69°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 40°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:03 PM9 h 43 min
February6:52 AM5:39 PM10 h 46 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:41 PM13 h 19 min
May5:45 AM8:11 PM14 h 26 min
June5:31 AM8:33 PM15 h 2 min
July5:44 AM8:30 PM14 h 45 min
August6:12 AM7:59 PM13 h 47 min
September6:41 AM7:12 PM12 h 30 min
October7:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:45 AM4:47 PM10 h 2 min
December7:14 AM4:39 PM9 h 25 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Afton?

Afton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Afton is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Afton

The closest live webcam is Ways Corner: DE 92 @ FOULK RD, 1.1 miles W of Afton.

Ways Corner: DE 92 @ FOULK RDWays Corner · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Whites Village: I 95 @ DE 92 (NAAMANS RD)Whites Village · 1.6 mi SEOn Windy
Claymont: I 95 @ I 95 NB OFF-RAMP TO HARVEY RDunknown · 1.7 mi SOn Windy
Lower Chichester Township: LinwoodLower Chichester Township · 1.9 mi EOn Windy
Claymont: PHILADELPHIA PIKE @ GOV PRINTZ BLVDunknown · 2.1 mi SEOn Windy
Claymont: US 13 @ I-495 RAMPunknown · 2.1 mi SEOn Windy
Claymont: PHILADELPHIA PIKE (US 13) @ TRANSIT CTR DRunknown · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Talleys Corner: FOULK RD @ SILVERSIDE RDTalleys Corner · 2.2 mi SWOn Windy
Claymont: TRANSIT CENTER DRIVE @ TRANSITunknown · 2.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Afton.

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Questions about Afton

Where is Afton, DE?

Afton is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.1 miles S of Arden.

What county is Afton in?

Afton is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Afton, DE?

The ZIP code for Afton is 19810.

What is the nearest town to Afton?

Arden, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Afton?

Yes. The closest is Ways Corner: DE 92 @ FOULK RD, 1.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Afton?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Afton?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Afton?

About 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Afton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Afton?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Afton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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