Appleton Acres, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Appleton Acres is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 3.6 miles SE of Newark, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21920.

Appleton Acres at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
21920
Nearest town
Newark (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7014, -75.8172

Weather in Appleton Acres now

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Appleton Acres weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Appleton Acres

What is the weather usually like in Appleton Acres?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°42°25°Jan46°25°Feb54°33°Mar67°42°Apr76°52°May84°62°Jun89°66°Jul87°65°Aug79°58°Sep69°46°Oct57°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb4.3"Mar3.7"Apr3.6"May3.9"Jun4.8"Jul3.9"Aug4.9"Sep4.0"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWARK AG FARM, DE US (USC00076410), adjusted for the elevation of Appleton Acres.

Appleton Acres weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
46° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 42°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 52°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 66°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Appleton Acres through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:04 PM9 h 44 min
February6:53 AM5:40 PM10 h 47 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:46 AM8:12 PM14 h 25 min
June5:33 AM8:34 PM15 h 1 min
July5:46 AM8:31 PM14 h 45 min
August6:14 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:43 AM7:13 PM12 h 30 min
October7:12 AM6:25 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:49 PM10 h 2 min
December7:15 AM4:41 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Appleton Acres?

Appleton Acres has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Appleton Acres 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 Appleton Acres

The closest live webcam is Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKS, 2.9 miles SE of Appleton Acres.

Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKSNewark · 2.9 mi SEOn Windy
Barksdale Estates: CASHO MILL RD @ SOUTH OF CSX TRACKSBarksdale Estates · 3.0 mi SEOn Windy
Newark: DE 4 @ DE 2Newark · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy
Newark: ELKTON RD @ APPLE RDNewark · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy
Newark: DE 2 @ OTTS CHAPEL RDNewark · 3.5 mi SEOn Windy
Newark: DE 2 @ S COLLEGE AVENewark · 3.6 mi EOn Windy
Newark: E MAIN ST (DE 273) @ THE GREENNewark · 3.7 mi EOn Windy
Newark: N CHAPEL ST @ NORTH OF CSX BRINewark · 3.9 mi EOn Windy
Newark: N CHAPEL ST @ SOUTH OF CSX BRINewark · 3.9 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Appleton Acres.

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Questions about Appleton Acres

Where is Appleton Acres, DE?

Appleton Acres is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 3.6 miles SE of Newark.

What county is Appleton Acres in?

Appleton Acres is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Appleton Acres, DE?

The ZIP code for Appleton Acres is 21920.

What is the nearest town to Appleton Acres?

Newark, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Appleton Acres?

Yes. The closest is Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKS, 2.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Appleton Acres?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Appleton Acres?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Appleton Acres?

About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Appleton Acres?

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

When is the best time to visit Appleton Acres?

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

What climate does Appleton Acres have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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