Gum Crossroads, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Gum Crossroads is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 5.3 miles NE of Georgetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19947.

Gum Crossroads at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19947
Nearest town
Georgetown (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6539, -75.4733

Weather in Gum Crossroads now

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Gum Crossroads weather by the hour

Gum Crossroads weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gum Crossroads.

This week in Gum Crossroads

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gum Crossroads

What is the weather usually like in Gum Crossroads?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan48°30°Feb55°36°Mar66°45°Apr74°55°May83°64°Jun88°69°Jul86°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°49°Oct59°40°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.9"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul4.0"Aug4.5"Sep4.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Gum Crossroads: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN SUSSEX CO AP, DE US (USW00013764), adjusted for the elevation of Gum Crossroads.

Gum Crossroads weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Gum Crossroads through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:06 PM9 h 49 min
February6:50 AM5:40 PM10 h 50 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:39 PM13 h 16 min
May5:48 AM8:08 PM14 h 20 min
June5:35 AM8:29 PM14 h 54 min
July5:48 AM8:27 PM14 h 39 min
August6:14 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
September6:42 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 15 min
November6:42 AM4:50 PM10 h 7 min
December7:11 AM4:43 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Gum Crossroads?

Gum Crossroads 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Gum Crossroads 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 Gum Crossroads

The closest live webcam is Georgetown: US 113 @ US 9, 4.6 miles NE of Gum Crossroads.

Georgetown: US 113 @ US 9Georgetown · 4.6 mi NEOn Windy
Springfield Farms Addition: US 113 @ ARROW SAFETY RDSpringfield Farms Addition · 4.9 mi EOn Windy
Georgetown: US 113 @ DE 18Georgetown · 5.0 mi NEOn Windy
Redden Crossroads: US 113 @ DEER FOREST RD/E REDDRedden Crossroads · 6.4 mi NEOn Windy
Georgetown: US 9 @ SAND HILL RDGeorgetown · 6.5 mi NEOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534Seaford · 6.5 mi WOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTHSeaford · 6.5 mi WOn Windy
Stockley: US 113 @ GOVERNOR - RDStockley · 6.8 mi EOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 7.4 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gum Crossroads.

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Questions about Gum Crossroads

Where is Gum Crossroads, DE?

Gum Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 5.3 miles NE of Georgetown.

What county is Gum Crossroads in?

Gum Crossroads is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Gum Crossroads, DE?

The ZIP code for Gum Crossroads is 19947.

What is the nearest town to Gum Crossroads?

Georgetown, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gum Crossroads?

Yes. The closest is Georgetown: US 113 @ US 9, 4.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gum Crossroads?

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

What is the coldest month in Gum Crossroads?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Gum Crossroads?

About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Gum Crossroads?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Gum Crossroads?

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

What climate does Gum Crossroads have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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