Dewey Beach, DE weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Dewey Beach weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Dewey Beach?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°46°30°Jan48°32°Feb55°38°Mar66°46°Apr75°56°May83°66°Jun88°71°Jul85°69°Aug80°64°Sep69°52°Oct59°42°Nov50°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.4"May3.8"Jun4.9"Jul4.3"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.6"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Dewey Beach: 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 Dewey Beach.

Dewey Beach weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
55° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
66° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
83° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dewey Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 49 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:06 PM14 h 20 min
June5:33 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:46 AM8:26 PM14 h 39 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 43 min
September6:40 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:41 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Dewey Beach?

Dewey Beach 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 Dewey Beach is May–June and September–October. At 7 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Dewey Beach

What is the hottest month in Dewey Beach?

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

What is the coldest month in Dewey Beach?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Dewey Beach?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Dewey Beach?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dewey Beach?

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

What climate does Dewey Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Dewey Beach in November?

Highs average 59°F and lows 42°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Dewey Beach?

Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Dewey Beach weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dewey Beach.

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