Rising Sun, DE
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware
Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 0.5 miles E of Rising Sun-Lebanon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19962.
Rising Sun at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 19962
- Nearest town
- Rising Sun-Lebanon (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1003, -75.5158
Weather in Rising Sun now
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Rising Sun weather by the hour
Rising Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rising Sun.
This week in Rising Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rising Sun
What is the weather usually like in Rising Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 13.2 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rising Sun: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER, DE US (USC00072730), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.
Rising Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun
The closest live webcam is Camden: EAST - BYPASS @ DE 10, 1.3 miles NW of Rising Sun.
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Map of Rising Sun, DE
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Questions about Rising Sun
Where is Rising Sun, DE?
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 0.5 miles E of Rising Sun-Lebanon.
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, DE?
The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 19962.
What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?
Rising Sun-Lebanon, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rising Sun?
Yes. The closest is Camden: EAST - BYPASS @ DE 10, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rising Sun?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rising Sun?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Rising Sun?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rising Sun?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rising Sun?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rising Sun have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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