Cripple Creek, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Cripple Creek is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 4.1 miles W of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19968.
Cripple Creek at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19968
- Nearest town
- Milton (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7669, -75.2400
Weather in Cripple Creek now
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Cripple Creek weather by the hour
Cripple Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cripple Creek.
This week in Cripple Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cripple Creek
What is the weather usually like in Cripple Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,201 mm
- 10.5 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cripple Creek: 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 Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cripple Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek
The closest live webcam is Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RD, 0.9 miles NE of Cripple Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cripple Creek.
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Map of Cripple Creek, DE
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Other communities near Cripple Creek
- Overbrook Shores1.0 mi SE
- Sweet Briar Mobile Home Park1.3 mi SE
- Overbrook1.3 mi E
- Drawbridge1.8 mi N
- Red Hill Manor1.9 mi E
- Mallard Point1.9 mi SE
- Star Landing2.0 mi E
- Log Cabin Mobile Home Park2.1 mi S
- Steamboat Landing2.2 mi N
- Red Mill Farms2.2 mi SE
- Shady Side2.3 mi SE
- Arabian Acres2.3 mi S
- Vaughn Landing2.4 mi W
- Lazy Lake2.6 mi SW
- Smith Landing2.6 mi NW
Questions about Cripple Creek
Where is Cripple Creek, DE?
Cripple Creek is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 4.1 miles W of Milton.
What county is Cripple Creek in?
Cripple Creek is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Cripple Creek, DE?
The ZIP code for Cripple Creek is 19968.
What is the nearest town to Cripple Creek?
Milton, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cripple Creek?
Yes. The closest is Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RD, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cripple Creek?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Cripple Creek?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cripple Creek?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cripple Creek?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cripple Creek?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cripple Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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