Reliance, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Reliance is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 5.0 miles S of Galestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.
Reliance at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19973
- Nearest town
- Galestown (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6353, -75.7067
Weather in Reliance now
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Reliance weather by the hour
Reliance weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reliance.
This week in Reliance
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reliance
What is the weather usually like in Reliance?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Reliance: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIENNA, MD US (USC00189140), adjusted for the elevation of Reliance.
Reliance weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Reliance through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Reliance?
Reliance has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Reliance is April–May 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 Reliance
The closest live webcam is Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT ST, 5.3 miles E of Reliance.
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Questions about Reliance
Where is Reliance, DE?
Reliance is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 5.0 miles S of Galestown.
What county is Reliance in?
Reliance is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Reliance, DE?
The ZIP code for Reliance is 19973.
What is the nearest town to Reliance?
Galestown, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Reliance?
Yes. The closest is Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT ST, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Reliance?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Reliance?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Reliance?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Reliance?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Reliance?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Reliance have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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