Shaft Ox Corner, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Shaft Ox Corner is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 4.9 miles NE of Millsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19966.

Shaft Ox Corner at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19966
Nearest town
Millsboro (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5247, -75.3572

Weather in Shaft Ox Corner now

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Shaft Ox Corner weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shaft Ox Corner.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shaft Ox Corner

What is the weather usually like in Shaft Ox Corner?

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 Shaft Ox Corner: 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 Shaft Ox Corner.

Shaft Ox Corner 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 Shaft Ox Corner through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:05 PM9 h 50 min
February6:50 AM5:40 PM10 h 50 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:39 PM13 h 15 min
May5:48 AM8:07 PM14 h 19 min
June5:35 AM8:28 PM14 h 53 min
July5:48 AM8:26 PM14 h 38 min
August6:14 AM7:57 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:42 AM4:50 PM10 h 7 min
December7:10 AM4:43 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Shaft Ox Corner?

Shaft Ox Corner 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 Shaft Ox Corner 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 Shaft Ox Corner

The closest live webcam is Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVD, 4.6 miles NE of Shaft Ox Corner.

Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVDMillsboro · 4.6 mi NEOn Windy
Kerseys Evergreen Acres: US 113 @ RD 334unknown · 5.1 mi NEOn Windy
Millsboro: US 113 @ TOWN CENTER BLVDMillsboro · 5.1 mi NEOn Windy
Millsboro: US 113 @ DE 24Millsboro · 5.4 mi NEOn Windy
Dagsboro: US 113 @ DE 26Dagsboro · 5.5 mi EOn Windy
Pine Lodge Addition: US 113 SB @ DE 20 INTERCHANGEunknown · 5.6 mi NOn Windy
Millsboro: DE 24 WB @ STATE STMillsboro · 5.8 mi NEOn Windy
Millsboro: DE 24 EB @ STATE STMillsboro · 5.8 mi NEOn Windy
Dagsboro: MAIN STREET @ IRON BRANCH RDDagsboro · 6.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaft Ox Corner.

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Questions about Shaft Ox Corner

Where is Shaft Ox Corner, DE?

Shaft Ox Corner is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 4.9 miles NE of Millsboro.

What county is Shaft Ox Corner in?

Shaft Ox Corner is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Shaft Ox Corner, DE?

The ZIP code for Shaft Ox Corner is 19966.

What is the nearest town to Shaft Ox Corner?

Millsboro, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shaft Ox Corner?

Yes. The closest is Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVD, 4.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shaft Ox Corner?

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

What is the coldest month in Shaft Ox Corner?

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

How much does it rain in Shaft Ox Corner?

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

Does it snow in Shaft Ox Corner?

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

When is the best time to visit Shaft Ox Corner?

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

What climate does Shaft Ox Corner have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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