Douglas Forge, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Douglas Forge is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.5 miles SW of Blades, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.
Douglas Forge at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19973
- Nearest town
- Blades (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6458, -75.5778
Weather in Douglas Forge now
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Douglas Forge weather by the hour
Douglas Forge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Douglas Forge.
This week in Douglas Forge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Douglas Forge
What is the weather usually like in Douglas Forge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 12.8 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Douglas Forge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENWOOD 2NE, DE US (USC00073595), adjusted for the elevation of Douglas Forge.
Douglas Forge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Douglas Forge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Douglas Forge?
Douglas Forge 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Douglas Forge 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 Douglas Forge
The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTH, 1.0 miles NW of Douglas Forge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Douglas Forge.
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Map of Douglas Forge, DE
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- The Island1.0 mi W
- Mobile Gardens Mobile Home Park1.0 mi SW
- Victor E Hurley Estates1.0 mi W
- Hasting Estates Mobile Home Park1.1 mi S
- Hastings Park Mobile Home Park1.2 mi SW
- Seaford Heights1.7 mi W
- The Oaks1.7 mi NW
- Ruth Harbor1.7 mi NE
- Waterview Acres1.8 mi E
- Hurley Heights2.1 mi W
- Hearns Mill2.4 mi N
- Wooded Acres2.5 mi SE
- Ross2.5 mi W
Questions about Douglas Forge
Where is Douglas Forge, DE?
Douglas Forge is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.5 miles SW of Blades.
What county is Douglas Forge in?
Douglas Forge is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Douglas Forge, DE?
The ZIP code for Douglas Forge is 19973.
What is the nearest town to Douglas Forge?
Blades, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Douglas Forge?
Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTH, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Douglas Forge?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Douglas Forge?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Douglas Forge?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Douglas Forge?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Douglas Forge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Douglas Forge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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