Heatherton, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Heatherton is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.2 miles E of Hockessin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19707.
Heatherton at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19707
- Nearest town
- Hockessin (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7833, -75.7000
Weather in Heatherton now
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Heatherton weather by the hour
Heatherton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Heatherton.
This week in Heatherton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Heatherton
What is the weather usually like in Heatherton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Heatherton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AVONDALE 2 N, PA US (USW00003761), adjusted for the elevation of Heatherton.
Heatherton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Heatherton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Heatherton?
Heatherton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Heatherton 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 Heatherton
The closest live webcam is Hockessin: DE 7 @ VALLEY RD, 1.0 miles SW of Heatherton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Heatherton.
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Other communities near Heatherton
- Vintage Village0.5 mi NW
- Wellington Hills0.6 mi NW
- Meeting House Meadows0.6 mi NE
- Gateway Farms0.7 mi SE
- Meeting House Hill0.7 mi NE
- Hockessin Park0.7 mi NE
- Stoneridge0.7 mi SE
- White Briar0.8 mi NE
- Cricket Hill0.9 mi NW
- Iron Gates0.9 mi E
- Runnymeade0.9 mi SE
- Tree Top Valley1.1 mi SE
- Walnut Hill1.1 mi N
- Lambeth Riding1.3 mi S
- Southwood1.3 mi W
Questions about Heatherton
Where is Heatherton, DE?
Heatherton is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.2 miles E of Hockessin.
What county is Heatherton in?
Heatherton is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Heatherton, DE?
The ZIP code for Heatherton is 19707.
What is the nearest town to Heatherton?
Hockessin, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Heatherton?
Yes. The closest is Hockessin: DE 7 @ VALLEY RD, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Heatherton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Heatherton?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Heatherton?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Heatherton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Heatherton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Heatherton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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