Hourglass, DE
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware
Hourglass is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 3.3 miles NW of Hartly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19953.
Hourglass at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 19953
- Nearest town
- Hartly (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1269, -75.6825
Weather in Hourglass now
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Hourglass weather by the hour
Hourglass weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hourglass.
This week in Hourglass
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hourglass
What is the weather usually like in Hourglass?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 13.2 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hourglass: 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 Hourglass.
Hourglass weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hourglass through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hourglass?
Hourglass 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 Hourglass 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 Hourglass
The closest live webcam is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 2.6 miles NE of Hourglass.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hourglass.
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Map of Hourglass, DE
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- Smith Crossroads2.8 mi SW
- Slaughter2.9 mi NW
- Wrights Crossroads3.1 mi NW
- Wrights Crossroads3.1 mi NW
- Paden Corner4.2 mi NE
- Dinahs Corner4.5 mi NE
- Mahan4.6 mi SW
- Willow Grove4.8 mi SE
- Choptank Mills5.0 mi SW
- Voshell Cove5.1 mi NE
- Voshell Cove5.1 mi NE
- Seeneytown5.1 mi N
- Seeneytown5.1 mi N
Questions about Hourglass
Where is Hourglass, DE?
Hourglass is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 3.3 miles NW of Hartly.
What county is Hourglass in?
Hourglass is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Hourglass, DE?
The ZIP code for Hourglass is 19953.
What is the nearest town to Hourglass?
Hartly, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hourglass?
Yes. The closest is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hourglass?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Hourglass?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hourglass?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Hourglass?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hourglass?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hourglass have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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