Sheep Pen Landing, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Sheep Pen Landing is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.6 miles SW of Long Neck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19971.

Sheep Pen Landing at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19971
Nearest town
Long Neck (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6428, -75.1481

Weather in Sheep Pen Landing now

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Sheep Pen Landing weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheep Pen Landing.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheep Pen Landing

What is the weather usually like in Sheep Pen Landing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°46°30°Jan48°32°Feb55°38°Mar66°46°Apr75°56°May83°66°Jun88°71°Jul85°69°Aug80°64°Sep69°52°Oct59°42°Nov50°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.4"May3.8"Jun4.9"Jul4.3"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.6"Nov4.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWES, DE US (USC00075320), adjusted for the elevation of Sheep Pen Landing.

Sheep Pen Landing weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
55° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
66° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
83° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sheep Pen Landing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:33 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:47 AM8:26 PM14 h 39 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 43 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:41 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Sheep Pen Landing?

Sheep Pen Landing 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sheep Pen Landing 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 Sheep Pen Landing

The closest live webcam is William Ritter Manor: DE 24 @ DE 5/23 (ROAD 22), 2.5 miles W of Sheep Pen Landing.

William Ritter Manor: DE 24 @ DE 5/23 (ROAD 22)William Ritter Manor · 2.5 mi WOn Windy
Broad Meadows: DE 24 @ HOLLYMOUNT RDBroad Meadows · 2.8 mi NWOn Windy
Sherwood Forest North: DE 24 @ AUTUMN RDunknown · 2.8 mi SWOn Windy
Broad Meadows: DE 24 @ ROBINSONVILLE RD/ANGOLA RDBroad Meadows · 3.1 mi NWOn Windy
Harmon: DE 24 @ LEGION RDHarmon · 3.1 mi SWOn Windy
Harmon: DE 24 @ MOUNT JOY RDHarmon · 3.5 mi SWOn Windy
Woods Edge: DE 24 @ RD 279 (PEDDLERS VILLAGE)Woods Edge · 4.1 mi NOn Windy
Pot-Nets Seaside: DE 1 @ INDIAN RIVER BRIDGE INLET - NORTHPot-Nets Seaside · 4.8 mi SEOn Windy
Indian Beach: DE 1 @ TOWERS RD (DEWEY BEACH)Indian Beach · 4.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheep Pen Landing.

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Questions about Sheep Pen Landing

Where is Sheep Pen Landing, DE?

Sheep Pen Landing is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.6 miles SW of Long Neck.

What county is Sheep Pen Landing in?

Sheep Pen Landing is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Sheep Pen Landing, DE?

The ZIP code for Sheep Pen Landing is 19971.

What is the nearest town to Sheep Pen Landing?

Long Neck, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sheep Pen Landing?

Yes. The closest is William Ritter Manor: DE 24 @ DE 5/23 (ROAD 22), 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sheep Pen Landing?

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

What is the coldest month in Sheep Pen Landing?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Sheep Pen Landing?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sheep Pen Landing?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sheep Pen Landing?

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

What climate does Sheep Pen Landing have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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