Mission, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Mission is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.5 miles NE of Millsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19966.
Mission at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19966
- Nearest town
- Millsboro (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5464, -75.3547
Weather in Mission now
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Mission weather by the hour
Mission weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mission.
This week in Mission
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mission
What is the weather usually like in Mission?
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 Mission: 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 Mission.
Mission weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mission through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:10 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 Mission?
Mission 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 Mission 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 Mission
The closest live webcam is Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVD, 3.4 miles NE of Mission.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Mission.
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- Phillips Hill1.9 mi NE
- Nentego Manor2.2 mi S
- Pusey Crossroads3.1 mi W
- Westwoods3.7 mi S
- Evans Park Mobile Home Park4.0 mi E
- Kerseys Evergreen Acres4.3 mi E
- Bryans Store4.4 mi NW
- Homestead Mobile Home Park4.6 mi NW
- Shortly4.7 mi NW
- Gumboro4.8 mi S
- Whaleys Crossroads5.3 mi W
- Sandy Beach5.5 mi E
- Pepperbox5.7 mi SW
- Woodcrest Estates5.8 mi NW
Questions about Mission
Where is Mission, DE?
Mission is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.5 miles NE of Millsboro.
What county is Mission in?
Mission is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Mission, DE?
The ZIP code for Mission is 19966.
What is the nearest town to Mission?
Millsboro, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mission?
Yes. The closest is Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVD, 3.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mission?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Mission?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Mission?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Mission?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Mission?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mission have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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