Banks Acres, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Banks Acres is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.6 miles SE of Ocean View, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19970.

Banks Acres at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19970
Nearest town
Ocean View (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5569, -75.1114

Weather in Banks Acres now

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Banks Acres weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Banks Acres

What is the weather usually like in Banks Acres?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°46°30°Jan48°32°Feb55°38°Mar66°46°Apr75°56°May83°66°Jun88°71°Jul85°69°Aug80°64°Sep69°52°Oct59°42°Nov50°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.4"May3.8"Jun4.9"Jul4.3"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.6"Nov4.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWES, DE US (USC00075320), adjusted for the elevation of Banks Acres.

Banks Acres weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
55° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
66° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
83° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Banks Acres through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 15 min
May5:46 AM8:06 PM14 h 19 min
June5:34 AM8:27 PM14 h 53 min
July5:47 AM8:25 PM14 h 38 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 42 min
September6:40 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:41 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Banks Acres?

Banks Acres has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Banks 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 Banks Acres

The closest live webcam is Roxford: DE 26 @ DE 17, 1.2 miles W of Banks Acres.

Roxford: DE 26 @ DE 17Roxford · 1.2 mi WOn Windy
Ocean View: Green Briar Court: DE 26 @ RD 357Ocean View · 1.4 mi SEOn Windy
Bethany Beach: DE 1 @ RD 360Bethany Beach · 2.8 mi EOn Windy
Bethany Beach: DE 26 (GARFIELD PKWY) @ KENT AVEBethany Beach · 3.0 mi SEOn Windy
Bethany Beach: DE 1 @ DE 26Bethany Beach · 3.1 mi SEOn Windy
South Bethany: DE 1 @ EVERGREEN RDSouth Bethany · 4.0 mi SEOn Windy
Bayside Hamlet: DE 1 @ ACCESS ROAD BBayside Hamlet · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Bayside Hamlet: DE 1 @ INDIAN RIVER BRIDGE INLET - SOUTHBayside Hamlet · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
South Bethany: DE 1 @ LAYTON DRSouth Bethany · 4.2 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Banks Acres

Where is Banks Acres, DE?

Banks Acres is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.6 miles SE of Ocean View.

What county is Banks Acres in?

Banks Acres is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Banks Acres, DE?

The ZIP code for Banks Acres is 19970.

What is the nearest town to Banks Acres?

Ocean View, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Banks Acres?

Yes. The closest is Roxford: DE 26 @ DE 17, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Banks Acres?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Banks Acres?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Banks Acres?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Banks Acres?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Banks Acres?

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

What climate does Banks Acres have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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