Boxwood, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Boxwood is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 0.8 miles N of Elsmere, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19805.

Boxwood at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
19805
Nearest town
Elsmere (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7264, -75.5972

Weather in Boxwood now

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Boxwood weather by the hour

Boxwood weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Boxwood

What is the weather usually like in Boxwood?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°41°26°Jan44°27°Feb53°34°Mar64°44°Apr74°53°May82°63°Jun87°68°Jul85°67°Aug78°59°Sep67°47°Oct56°37°Nov46°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.5"Apr3.6"May4.7"Jun4.4"Jul4.0"Aug4.4"Sep3.7"Oct3.1"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US (USW00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Boxwood.

Boxwood weather month by month

January
41° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
53° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
64° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 30°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Boxwood 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 18 min
May5:45 AM8:11 PM14 h 25 min
June5:32 AM8:33 PM15 h 1 min
July5:45 AM8:31 PM14 h 45 min
August6:13 AM8:00 PM13 h 46 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 30 min
October7:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:45 AM4:48 PM10 h 2 min
December7:14 AM4:40 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Boxwood?

Boxwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Boxwood is May–June and August–September. 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 Boxwood

The closest live webcam is Elsmere: DE 2 @ DE 100, 1.0 miles NE of Boxwood.

Elsmere: DE 2 @ DE 100Elsmere · 1.0 mi NEOn Windy
Newport: MARSHALL ST @ JUSTIS STNewport · 1.0 mi SWOn Windy
Liberty: CENTERVILLE RD @ BOXWOOD RDLiberty · 1.0 mi WOn Windy
Middleboro Manor: I 95 @ I 495 SPLITMiddleboro Manor · 1.1 mi SEOn Windy
Wilmington: St. Elizabeth Area: DE 4 @ ALBAN DRWilmington · 1.3 mi NEOn Windy
Prices Corner: DE 141 @ KIRKWOOD HWYPrices Corner · 1.4 mi NWOn Windy
Colony Hills: I 95 SB @ AT DE 141 OFF RAMPColony Hills · 1.4 mi SOn Windy
West Minquadale: I 495 NB @ NORTH OF SPLITWest Minquadale · 1.5 mi SEOn Windy
Colony Hills: I 95 @ I 95 SB OFF-RAMP TO DE 141 SBColony Hills · 1.5 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Boxwood

Where is Boxwood, DE?

Boxwood is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 0.8 miles N of Elsmere.

What county is Boxwood in?

Boxwood is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Boxwood, DE?

The ZIP code for Boxwood is 19805.

What is the nearest town to Boxwood?

Elsmere, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Boxwood?

Yes. The closest is Elsmere: DE 2 @ DE 100, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Boxwood?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Boxwood?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Boxwood?

About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Boxwood?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Boxwood?

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

What climate does Boxwood have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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