Ricland Heights, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Ricland Heights is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.7 miles SE of Seaford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.
Ricland Heights at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19973
- Nearest town
- Seaford (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6739, -75.6386
Weather in Ricland Heights now
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Ricland Heights weather by the hour
Ricland Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ricland Heights.
This week in Ricland Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ricland Heights
What is the weather usually like in Ricland 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 Ricland 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 Ricland Heights.
Ricland Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ricland 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 Ricland Heights?
Ricland 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 Ricland 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 Ricland Heights
The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.6 miles E of Ricland Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ricland Heights.
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Other communities near Ricland Heights
- Richard Heights0.1 mi N
- Atlanta Estates0.7 mi SE
- Devonshire Woods0.8 mi S
- Ross1.5 mi SE
- Bossard Property1.6 mi S
- Hurley Heights2.1 mi SE
- The Oaks2.3 mi E
- Seaford Heights2.3 mi SE
- Hearns Mill2.4 mi E
- Shuffelt Acres2.8 mi SW
- Shuffelt Acres2.8 mi SW
- Woodland Station2.9 mi S
- Victor E Hurley Estates2.9 mi SE
- The Island3.0 mi SE
- Bryan Park3.0 mi E
Questions about Ricland Heights
Where is Ricland Heights, DE?
Ricland Heights is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.7 miles SE of Seaford.
What county is Ricland Heights in?
Ricland Heights is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Ricland Heights, DE?
The ZIP code for Ricland Heights is 19973.
What is the nearest town to Ricland Heights?
Seaford, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ricland Heights?
Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ricland Heights?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ricland Heights?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ricland Heights?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ricland Heights?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ricland Heights?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ricland Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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