Bishops Corner, DE

Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware

Bishops Corner is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 0.7 miles SW of Cheswold, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19936.

Bishops Corner at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Kent County
ZIP code
19936
Nearest town
Cheswold (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2236, -75.5761

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Bishops Corner weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bishops Corner

What is the weather usually like in Bishops Corner?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°58°75°92°44°28°Jan47°29°Feb55°35°Mar66°45°Apr74°54°May83°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug79°61°Sep69°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.1"Feb4.2"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.6"Jun4.1"Jul4.9"Aug4.3"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER, DE US (USC00072730), adjusted for the elevation of Bishops Corner.

Bishops Corner weather month by month

January
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
February
47° 29°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
66° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 61°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bishops Corner through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:05 PM9 h 46 min
February6:52 AM5:40 PM10 h 48 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:41 PM13 h 17 min
May5:47 AM8:10 PM14 h 23 min
June5:33 AM8:31 PM14 h 58 min
July5:47 AM8:29 PM14 h 42 min
August6:14 AM7:59 PM13 h 45 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 14 min
November6:44 AM4:49 PM10 h 4 min
December7:13 AM4:41 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Bishops Corner?

Bishops Corner has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bishops Corner 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 Bishops Corner

The closest live webcam is Cheswold: US 13 @ JEROME DR, 0.4 miles S of Bishops Corner.

Cheswold: US 13 @ JEROME DRCheswold · 0.4 mi SOn Windy
Hickory Ridge: US 13 - RDunknown · 1.9 mi NOn Windy
Dover: US 13 @ SCARBOROUGH RDDover · 1.9 mi SEOn Windy
Dover: DE 1 @ SCARBOROUGH RDDover · 2.1 mi SEOn Windy
Dover: US 13 @ DSP HQ (K335)Dover · 2.7 mi SEOn Windy
Dover: US 13 - MALLDover · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
Windy Way: US 13 @ BIG WOODS RDunknown · 2.9 mi NOn Windy
Big Oak Corners: US 13 @ BIG OAK - BRENFORD RDBig Oak Corners · 3.2 mi NOn Windy
Big Oak Corners: US 13 (S DUPONT HWY) @ BIG OAK RDBig Oak Corners · 3.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bishops Corner.

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Questions about Bishops Corner

Where is Bishops Corner, DE?

Bishops Corner is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 0.7 miles SW of Cheswold.

What county is Bishops Corner in?

Bishops Corner is in Kent County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Bishops Corner, DE?

The ZIP code for Bishops Corner is 19936.

What is the nearest town to Bishops Corner?

Cheswold, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bishops Corner?

Yes. The closest is Cheswold: US 13 @ JEROME DR, 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bishops Corner?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Bishops Corner?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Bishops Corner?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Bishops Corner?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bishops Corner?

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

What climate does Bishops Corner have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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