Jimtown, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Jimtown is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 4.0 miles NE of Lewes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19958.

Jimtown at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19958
Nearest town
Lewes (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.7319, -75.1869

Weather in Jimtown now

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Jimtown weather by the hour

Jimtown weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jimtown

What is the weather usually like in Jimtown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°46°30°Jan48°32°Feb55°38°Mar66°46°Apr75°56°May83°66°Jun88°71°Jul85°69°Aug80°64°Sep69°52°Oct59°42°Nov50°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.4"May3.8"Jun4.9"Jul4.3"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.6"Nov4.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWES, DE US (USC00075320), adjusted for the elevation of Jimtown.

Jimtown weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
55° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
66° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
83° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jimtown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 49 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:33 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:46 AM8:26 PM14 h 39 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 43 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:10 AM4:41 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Jimtown?

Jimtown 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Jimtown 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 Jimtown

The closest live webcam is Belltown: US 9 @ NASSAU COMMONS BLVD, 0.8 miles N of Jimtown.

Belltown: US 9 @ NASSAU COMMONS BLVDunknown · 0.8 mi NOn Windy
Whispering Pines: US 9 @ MINOS CONAWAY RD/LAKEVIEW BLVDWhispering Pines · 1.1 mi NWOn Windy
Belltown: US 9 @ DE 1/US 9/DE 23 CONNECTORunknown · 1.2 mi NEOn Windy
Five Points: DE 1 @ US 9unknown · 1.3 mi NEOn Windy
Nassau: DE 1 - BRIDGEunknown · 1.3 mi NOn Windy
Bayside Hamlet: SAVANNAH RD @ WESCOATS RDBayside Hamlet · 1.9 mi NEOn Windy
Murrays Corner: SAVANNAH RD (BUS. US 9) @ WESCOATS RDMurrays Corner · 1.9 mi NEOn Windy
Fairway Village: DE 1 @ RD 268Aunknown · 2.0 mi NEOn Windy
The Landing: DE 24 @ BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOLunknown · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jimtown.

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Questions about Jimtown

Where is Jimtown, DE?

Jimtown is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 4.0 miles NE of Lewes.

What county is Jimtown in?

Jimtown is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Jimtown, DE?

The ZIP code for Jimtown is 19958.

What is the nearest town to Jimtown?

Lewes, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Jimtown?

Yes. The closest is Belltown: US 9 @ NASSAU COMMONS BLVD, 0.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Jimtown?

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

What is the coldest month in Jimtown?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Jimtown?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Jimtown?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Jimtown?

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

What climate does Jimtown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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