Derby Shores, DE

Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware

Derby Shores is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 1.1 miles S of Woodside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19980.

Derby Shores at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Kent County
ZIP code
19980
Nearest town
Woodside (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0864, -75.5700

Weather in Derby Shores now

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Derby Shores weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Derby Shores

What is the weather usually like in Derby Shores?

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 Derby Shores: 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 Derby Shores.

Derby Shores 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 Derby Shores through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:05 PM9 h 47 min
February6:51 AM5:40 PM10 h 48 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:40 PM13 h 17 min
May5:47 AM8:09 PM14 h 22 min
June5:34 AM8:31 PM14 h 57 min
July5:47 AM8:29 PM14 h 41 min
August6:14 AM7:59 PM13 h 44 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 14 min
November6:44 AM4:49 PM10 h 5 min
December7:12 AM4:42 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Derby Shores?

Derby Shores 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 Derby Shores 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 Derby Shores

The closest live webcam is Woodside: US 13 @ RD 30, 1.4 miles SE of Derby Shores.

Woodside: US 13 @ RD 30Woodside · 1.4 mi SEOn Windy
Camden: US 13 @ DE 10Camden · 2.5 mi NEOn Windy
Camden: EAST - BYPASS @ DE 10Camden · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
Taylor Estates: US 13 SB @ WEST DOVER CONNECTORunknown · 3.3 mi NEOn Windy
Dover: Wedgewood: NEW BURTON RD S @ WEST DOVER CONNECTORDover · 3.3 mi NEOn Windy
Coopers Corner: US 13 @ PUNCHEON RUN RAMPunknown · 4.5 mi NEOn Windy
Dover: W NORTH ST @ WEST - CONNECTORDover · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Dover: Zurkow Development: DE 8 @ HEATHERFIELD WAYDover · 5.0 mi NOn Windy
Dover: DE 8 @ KENTON RDDover · 5.1 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Derby Shores.

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Questions about Derby Shores

Where is Derby Shores, DE?

Derby Shores is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 1.1 miles S of Woodside.

What county is Derby Shores in?

Derby Shores is in Kent County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Derby Shores, DE?

The ZIP code for Derby Shores is 19980.

What is the nearest town to Derby Shores?

Woodside, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Derby Shores?

Yes. The closest is Woodside: US 13 @ RD 30, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Derby Shores?

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

What is the coldest month in Derby Shores?

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

How much does it rain in Derby Shores?

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

Does it snow in Derby Shores?

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

When is the best time to visit Derby Shores?

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

What climate does Derby Shores have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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