Ruth Harbor, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Ruth Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.2 miles SW of Blades, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.
Ruth Harbor at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19973
- Nearest town
- Blades (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6622, -75.5542
Weather in Ruth Harbor now
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Ruth Harbor weather by the hour
Ruth Harbor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruth Harbor.
This week in Ruth Harbor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruth Harbor
What is the weather usually like in Ruth Harbor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,115 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruth Harbor: 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 Ruth Harbor.
Ruth Harbor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruth Harbor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 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 | 8:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:27 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 Ruth Harbor?
Ruth Harbor 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 Ruth Harbor 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 Ruth Harbor
The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.2 miles W of Ruth Harbor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth Harbor.
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Map of Ruth Harbor, DE
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- Waterview Acres1.5 mi S
- Douglas Forge1.7 mi SW
- Fisher Mill Park1.9 mi N
- Lightfoots Furnace2.0 mi SW
- The Oaks2.4 mi W
- Hearns Mill2.4 mi NW
- The Island2.5 mi SW
- Victor E Hurley Estates2.6 mi SW
- Bryan Park2.6 mi NW
- Hasting Estates Mobile Home Park2.7 mi SW
- Mobile Gardens Mobile Home Park2.7 mi SW
- Messick Development2.9 mi N
- Hastings Park Mobile Home Park2.9 mi SW
- Seaford Heights3.0 mi W
Questions about Ruth Harbor
Where is Ruth Harbor, DE?
Ruth Harbor is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.2 miles SW of Blades.
What county is Ruth Harbor in?
Ruth Harbor is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth Harbor, DE?
The ZIP code for Ruth Harbor is 19973.
What is the nearest town to Ruth Harbor?
Blades, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruth Harbor?
Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruth Harbor?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruth Harbor?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ruth Harbor?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ruth Harbor?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ruth Harbor?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruth Harbor have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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