Downs Chapel, DE

Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware

Downs Chapel is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 3.1 miles S of Hartly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19955.

Downs Chapel at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Kent County
ZIP code
19955
Nearest town
Hartly (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2119, -75.7197

Weather in Downs Chapel now

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Downs Chapel weather by the hour

Downs Chapel weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downs Chapel.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downs Chapel

What is the weather usually like in Downs Chapel?

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 Downs Chapel: 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 Downs Chapel.

Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:05 PM9 h 46 min
February6:52 AM5:41 PM10 h 48 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:41 PM13 h 17 min
May5:47 AM8:10 PM14 h 22 min
June5:34 AM8:32 PM14 h 58 min
July5:47 AM8:30 PM14 h 42 min
August6:14 AM7:59 PM13 h 45 min
September6:43 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:11 AM6:25 PM11 h 14 min
November6:45 AM4:49 PM10 h 4 min
December7:13 AM4:42 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Downs Chapel?

Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel 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 Downs Chapel

The closest live webcam is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 5.5 miles SE of Downs Chapel.

Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44Pearsons Corner · 5.5 mi SEOn Windy
Paden Corner: DE 8 @ CHESTNUT GROVE RD - NAULT RDunknown · 6.9 mi SEOn Windy
Hickory Ridge: US 13 - RDunknown · 7.5 mi EOn Windy
Cheswold: US 13 @ JEROME DRCheswold · 7.8 mi EOn Windy
Windy Way: US 13 @ BIG WOODS RDunknown · 8.0 mi NEOn Windy
Big Oak Corners: US 13 @ BIG OAK - BRENFORD RDBig Oak Corners · 8.0 mi NEOn Windy
Big Oak Corners: US 13 (S DUPONT HWY) @ BIG OAK RDBig Oak Corners · 8.0 mi NEOn Windy
Smyrna: US 13 @ CARTER RDSmyrna · 8.2 mi NEOn Windy
Smyrna: DE 1 @ TOLL RAMP E (S)Smyrna · 8.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Downs Chapel.

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Questions about Downs Chapel

Where is Downs Chapel, DE?

Downs Chapel is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 3.1 miles S of Hartly.

What county is Downs Chapel in?

Downs Chapel is in Kent County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Downs Chapel, DE?

The ZIP code for Downs Chapel is 19955.

What is the nearest town to Downs Chapel?

Hartly, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Downs Chapel?

Yes. The closest is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Downs Chapel?

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

What is the coldest month in Downs Chapel?

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

How much does it rain in Downs Chapel?

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

Does it snow in Downs Chapel?

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

When is the best time to visit Downs Chapel?

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

What climate does Downs Chapel have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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