Cave Colony, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Cave Colony is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.5 miles NW of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19968.

Cave Colony at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19968
Nearest town
Milton (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.7639, -75.2903

Weather in Cave Colony now

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Cave Colony weather by the hour

Cave Colony weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cave Colony

What is the weather usually like in Cave Colony?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan48°30°Feb55°36°Mar66°45°Apr74°55°May83°64°Jun88°69°Jul86°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°49°Oct59°40°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.9"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul4.0"Aug4.5"Sep4.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN SUSSEX CO AP, DE US (USW00013764), adjusted for the elevation of Cave Colony.

Cave Colony weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cave Colony through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:05 PM9 h 48 min
February6:50 AM5:40 PM10 h 49 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:39 PM13 h 16 min
May5:47 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:34 AM8:29 PM14 h 55 min
July5:47 AM8:27 PM14 h 39 min
August6:13 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:42 AM4:49 PM10 h 6 min
December7:10 AM4:42 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Cave Colony?

Cave Colony 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Cave Colony 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 Cave Colony

The closest live webcam is Milton: DE 16 (BEACH HIGHWAY) @ MULBERRY ST, 2.3 miles NW of Cave Colony.

Milton: DE 16 (BEACH HIGHWAY) @ MULBERRY STMilton · 2.3 mi NWOn Windy
Harbeson: US 9 @ DE 5Harbeson · 2.7 mi SOn Windy
Frankford: DE 1 @ HUDSON RDFrankford · 3.0 mi NEOn Windy
Drawbridge: DE 1 @ DE 16Drawbridge · 3.0 mi NOn Windy
Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RDunknown · 3.5 mi EOn Windy
Whispering Pines: US 9 @ MINOS CONAWAY RD/LAKEVIEW BLVDWhispering Pines · 4.9 mi EOn Windy
Saulsbury Switch: US 9 @ PARK AVESaulsbury Switch · 4.9 mi SWOn Windy
Nassau: DE 1 - BRIDGEunknown · 5.5 mi EOn Windy
Belltown: US 9 @ NASSAU COMMONS BLVDunknown · 5.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cave Colony.

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Map of Cave Colony, DE

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Questions about Cave Colony

Where is Cave Colony, DE?

Cave Colony is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.5 miles NW of Milton.

What county is Cave Colony in?

Cave Colony is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Cave Colony, DE?

The ZIP code for Cave Colony is 19968.

What is the nearest town to Cave Colony?

Milton, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cave Colony?

Yes. The closest is Milton: DE 16 (BEACH HIGHWAY) @ MULBERRY ST, 2.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cave Colony?

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

What is the coldest month in Cave Colony?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Cave Colony?

About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Cave Colony?

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

When is the best time to visit Cave Colony?

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

What climate does Cave Colony have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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