Lightfoots Furnace, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Lightfoots Furnace is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.3 miles W of Blades, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.

Lightfoots Furnace at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19973
Nearest town
Blades (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6408, -75.5786

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Lightfoots Furnace weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lightfoots Furnace

What is the weather usually like in Lightfoots Furnace?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°44°25°Jan46°26°Feb54°33°Mar65°42°Apr73°52°May82°62°Jun87°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°58°Sep68°46°Oct57°37°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr3.7"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul4.5"Aug4.8"Sep4.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Lightfoots Furnace: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENWOOD 2NE, DE US (USC00073595), adjusted for the elevation of Lightfoots Furnace.

Lightfoots Furnace weather month by month

January
44° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lightfoots Furnace through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:06 PM9 h 49 min
February6:51 AM5:41 PM10 h 50 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:40 PM13 h 16 min
May5:48 AM8:08 PM14 h 20 min
June5:35 AM8:30 PM14 h 54 min
July5:48 AM8:27 PM14 h 39 min
August6:15 AM7:58 PM13 h 43 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 15 min
November6:43 AM4:50 PM10 h 7 min
December7:11 AM4:43 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Lightfoots Furnace?

Lightfoots Furnace has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lightfoots Furnace 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 Lightfoots Furnace

The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTH, 1.2 miles NW of Lightfoots Furnace.

Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTHSeaford · 1.2 mi NWOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534Seaford · 1.6 mi NWOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 1.7 mi WOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 4.9 mi SOn Windy
Bridgeville Manor: US 13 @ DE 404Bridgeville Manor · 5.7 mi NOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 6.1 mi SOn Windy
Georgetown: US 113 @ US 9Georgetown · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
Georgetown: US 113 @ DE 18Georgetown · 10.4 mi NEOn Windy
Springfield Farms Addition: US 113 @ ARROW SAFETY RDSpringfield Farms Addition · 10.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lightfoots Furnace.

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Questions about Lightfoots Furnace

Where is Lightfoots Furnace, DE?

Lightfoots Furnace is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.3 miles W of Blades.

What county is Lightfoots Furnace in?

Lightfoots Furnace is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Lightfoots Furnace, DE?

The ZIP code for Lightfoots Furnace is 19973.

What is the nearest town to Lightfoots Furnace?

Blades, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lightfoots Furnace?

Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTH, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lightfoots Furnace?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Lightfoots Furnace?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Lightfoots Furnace?

About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Lightfoots Furnace?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lightfoots Furnace?

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

What climate does Lightfoots Furnace have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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