Riverdale, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Riverdale is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 2.5 miles NE of Long Neck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19939.

Riverdale at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19939
Nearest town
Long Neck (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5939, -75.1917

Weather in Riverdale now

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Riverdale weather by the hour

Riverdale weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Riverdale

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverdale

What is the weather usually like in Riverdale?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan48°30°Feb55°36°Mar66°45°Apr74°55°May83°64°Jun88°69°Jul86°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°49°Oct59°40°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.9"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul4.0"Aug4.5"Sep4.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Riverdale: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN SUSSEX CO AP, DE US (USW00013764), adjusted for the elevation of Riverdale.

Riverdale weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Riverdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:05 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 15 min
May5:47 AM8:07 PM14 h 19 min
June5:34 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:47 AM8:26 PM14 h 38 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:49 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:42 PM9 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Riverdale?

Riverdale 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Riverdale 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 Riverdale

The closest live webcam is Harmon: DE 24 @ MOUNT JOY RD, 1.5 miles NW of Riverdale.

Harmon: DE 24 @ MOUNT JOY RDHarmon · 1.5 mi NWOn Windy
Harmon: DE 24 @ LEGION RDHarmon · 1.8 mi NOn Windy
Sherwood Forest North: DE 24 @ AUTUMN RDunknown · 2.3 mi NOn Windy
William Ritter Manor: DE 24 @ DE 5/23 (ROAD 22)William Ritter Manor · 2.9 mi NOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ DE 20Dagsboro · 4.0 mi SWOn Windy
Dagsboro: MAIN STREET @ IRON BRANCH RDDagsboro · 4.2 mi SWOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ RD 334Dagsboro · 4.2 mi SWOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ MAIN STDagsboro · 4.3 mi SWOn Windy
Roxford: DE 26 @ DE 17Roxford · 4.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverdale.

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Map of Riverdale, DE

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Questions about Riverdale

Where is Riverdale, DE?

Riverdale is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 2.5 miles NE of Long Neck.

What county is Riverdale in?

Riverdale is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Riverdale, DE?

The ZIP code for Riverdale is 19939.

What is the nearest town to Riverdale?

Long Neck, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverdale?

Yes. The closest is Harmon: DE 24 @ MOUNT JOY RD, 1.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverdale?

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

What is the coldest month in Riverdale?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Riverdale?

About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Riverdale?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Riverdale?

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

What climate does Riverdale have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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