Appleton, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Appleton is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 3.3 miles SE of Newark, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21920.
Appleton at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 21920
- Nearest town
- Newark (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6983, -75.8144
Weather in Appleton now
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Appleton weather by the hour
Appleton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Appleton.
This week in Appleton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Appleton
What is the weather usually like in Appleton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,193 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Appleton: 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.
Appleton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Appleton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Appleton?
Appleton 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 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
The closest live webcam is Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKS, 2.6 miles SE of Appleton.
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Other communities near Appleton
- Appleton Acres0.3 mi NW
- Appleton Glen0.4 mi N
- Tara1.2 mi E
- Cowentown1.2 mi S
- The Highlands1.5 mi SE
- Covered Bridge Farms1.7 mi E
- Thabar1.7 mi NE
- Cristine Manor1.8 mi E
- Wedge Hills1.8 mi NE
- Christina Manor2.0 mi SE
- Amaranth2.0 mi NE
- Top of the Wedge2.0 mi E
- Mechanicsville2.1 mi NE
- Nottingham Green2.1 mi SE
- Surrey Ridge2.5 mi W
Questions about Appleton
Where is Appleton, DE?
Appleton is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 3.3 miles SE of Newark.
What county is Appleton in?
Appleton is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Appleton, DE?
The ZIP code for Appleton is 21920.
What is the nearest town to Appleton?
Newark, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Appleton?
Yes. The closest is Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKS, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Appleton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Appleton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Appleton?
About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Appleton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Appleton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Appleton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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