Hitchens Crossroads, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Hitchens Crossroads is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 5.9 miles W of Laurel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19956.
Hitchens Crossroads at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19956
- Nearest town
- Laurel (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5769, -75.4622
Weather in Hitchens Crossroads now
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Hitchens Crossroads weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hitchens Crossroads.
This week in Hitchens Crossroads
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hitchens Crossroads
What is the weather usually like in Hitchens Crossroads?
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 Hitchens 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 Hitchens Crossroads.
Hitchens Crossroads weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hitchens Crossroads through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:10 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 Hitchens Crossroads?
Hitchens 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 Hitchens 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 Hitchens Crossroads
The closest live webcam is Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24, 5.3 miles W of Hitchens Crossroads.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hitchens Crossroads.
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Map of Hitchens Crossroads, DE
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- Pepper2.6 mi S
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- Pusey Crossroads3.1 mi SE
- Whaleys Crossroads3.2 mi S
- Sandy Fork4.1 mi SW
- Shortly4.2 mi NE
- Homestead Mobile Home Park4.3 mi NE
- Shady Acres Mobile Home Park5.3 mi W
- Knowles Crossroads5.3 mi N
- Gum Crossroads5.4 mi N
- Sussex Estates5.4 mi W
- Whaleys Corners5.5 mi N
- Wooded Acres5.5 mi NW
Questions about Hitchens Crossroads
Where is Hitchens Crossroads, DE?
Hitchens Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 5.9 miles W of Laurel.
What county is Hitchens Crossroads in?
Hitchens Crossroads is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Hitchens Crossroads, DE?
The ZIP code for Hitchens Crossroads is 19956.
What is the nearest town to Hitchens Crossroads?
Laurel, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hitchens Crossroads?
Yes. The closest is Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hitchens Crossroads?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Hitchens Crossroads?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hitchens Crossroads?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Hitchens Crossroads?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hitchens Crossroads?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hitchens Crossroads have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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