Richard Heights, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Richard Heights is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.8 miles SE of Seaford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.
Richard Heights at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19973
- Nearest town
- Seaford (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6750, -75.6389
Weather in Richard Heights now
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Richard Heights weather by the hour
Richard Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richard Heights.
This week in Richard Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richard Heights
What is the weather usually like in Richard Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 12.8 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richard Heights: 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 Richard Heights.
Richard Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richard Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richard Heights?
Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights 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 Richard Heights
The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.6 miles E of Richard Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richard Heights.
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- The Oaks2.3 mi E
- Seaford Heights2.4 mi SE
- Hearns Mill2.4 mi E
- Shuffelt Acres2.8 mi SW
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- Bryan Park3.0 mi E
- Woodland Station3.0 mi S
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Questions about Richard Heights
Where is Richard Heights, DE?
Richard Heights is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.8 miles SE of Seaford.
What county is Richard Heights in?
Richard Heights is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Richard Heights, DE?
The ZIP code for Richard Heights is 19973.
What is the nearest town to Richard Heights?
Seaford, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richard Heights?
Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richard Heights?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Richard Heights?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Richard Heights?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Richard Heights?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richard Heights?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richard Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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