Oyster Rocks, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Oyster Rocks is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.6 miles SE of Lewes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19968.

Oyster Rocks at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19968
Nearest town
Lewes (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8019, -75.2031

Weather in Oyster Rocks now

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Oyster Rocks weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oyster Rocks

What is the weather usually like in Oyster Rocks?

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 Oyster Rocks: 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 Oyster Rocks.

Oyster Rocks 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 Oyster Rocks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:04 PM9 h 48 min
February6:50 AM5:39 PM10 h 49 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:39 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:33 AM8:29 PM14 h 55 min
July5:46 AM8:26 PM14 h 40 min
August6:13 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:24 PM11 h 14 min
November6:42 AM4:48 PM10 h 6 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 Oyster Rocks?

Oyster Rocks 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 Oyster Rocks 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 Oyster Rocks

The closest live webcam is Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RD, 2.2 miles SW of Oyster Rocks.

Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RDunknown · 2.2 mi SWOn Windy
Frankford: DE 1 @ HUDSON RDFrankford · 2.4 mi SWOn Windy
Nassau: DE 1 - BRIDGEunknown · 3.6 mi SOn Windy
Drawbridge: DE 1 @ DE 16Drawbridge · 3.7 mi WOn Windy
Five Points: DE 1 @ US 9unknown · 4.0 mi SEOn Windy
Belltown: US 9 @ DE 1/US 9/DE 23 CONNECTORunknown · 4.0 mi SOn Windy
Bayside Hamlet: SAVANNAH RD @ WESCOATS RDBayside Hamlet · 4.1 mi SEOn Windy
Murrays Corner: SAVANNAH RD (BUS. US 9) @ WESCOATS RDMurrays Corner · 4.1 mi SEOn Windy
Belltown: US 9 @ NASSAU COMMONS BLVDunknown · 4.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oyster Rocks.

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Questions about Oyster Rocks

Where is Oyster Rocks, DE?

Oyster Rocks is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.6 miles SE of Lewes.

What county is Oyster Rocks in?

Oyster Rocks is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Oyster Rocks, DE?

The ZIP code for Oyster Rocks is 19968.

What is the nearest town to Oyster Rocks?

Lewes, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Oyster Rocks?

Yes. The closest is Overbrook: DE 1 SB @ EAGLE CREST RD, 2.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Oyster Rocks?

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

What is the coldest month in Oyster Rocks?

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

How much does it rain in Oyster Rocks?

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

Does it snow in Oyster Rocks?

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

When is the best time to visit Oyster Rocks?

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

What climate does Oyster Rocks have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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