Helms Landing, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Helms Landing is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.8 miles SW of Dagsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19939.
Helms Landing at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19939
- Nearest town
- Dagsboro (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5592, -75.2164
Weather in Helms Landing now
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Helms Landing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helms Landing.
This week in Helms Landing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helms Landing
What is the weather usually like in Helms Landing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,115 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helms Landing: 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 Helms Landing.
Helms Landing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helms Landing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Helms Landing?
Helms Landing 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 Helms Landing 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 Helms Landing
The closest live webcam is Dagsboro: DE 26 @ DE 20, 1.4 miles SW of Helms Landing.
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Questions about Helms Landing
Where is Helms Landing, DE?
Helms Landing is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.8 miles SW of Dagsboro.
What county is Helms Landing in?
Helms Landing is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Helms Landing, DE?
The ZIP code for Helms Landing is 19939.
What is the nearest town to Helms Landing?
Dagsboro, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helms Landing?
Yes. The closest is Dagsboro: DE 26 @ DE 20, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helms Landing?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Helms Landing?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Helms Landing?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Helms Landing?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Helms Landing?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helms Landing have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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