Shellburne, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Shellburne is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.2 miles SE of Bellefonte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19809.

Shellburne at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
19809
Nearest town
Bellefonte (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7806, -75.5125

Weather in Shellburne now

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Shellburne weather for the next 7 days

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shellburne

What is the weather usually like in Shellburne?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°38°24°Jan41°25°Feb49°32°Mar61°42°Apr71°52°May79°62°Jun84°67°Jul82°66°Aug75°59°Sep63°47°Oct53°37°Nov43°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.6"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.7"Jun5.2"Jul4.4"Aug5.1"Sep4.1"Oct3.3"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON PORTER RSCH, DE US (USC00079605), adjusted for the elevation of Shellburne.

Shellburne weather month by month

January
38° 24°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
41° 25°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
March
49° 32°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
61° 42°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 52°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
79° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 67°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 59°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
63° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
43° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shellburne through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:03 PM9 h 43 min
February6:52 AM5:39 PM10 h 46 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:41 PM13 h 18 min
May5:45 AM8:11 PM14 h 25 min
June5:31 AM8:33 PM15 h 1 min
July5:45 AM8:30 PM14 h 45 min
August6:12 AM8:00 PM13 h 47 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 30 min
October7:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:45 AM4:47 PM10 h 2 min
December7:14 AM4:39 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Shellburne?

Shellburne has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shellburne is May–June and August–September. 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 Shellburne

The closest live webcam is Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RD, 0.3 miles E of Shellburne.

Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RDShellburne · 0.3 mi EOn Windy
Carrcroft: MARSH RD @ CREST RDCarrcroft · 0.6 mi NEOn Windy
Bellefonte: PHILADELPHIA PIKE @ WASHINGTON ST EXTBellefonte · 0.9 mi SEOn Windy
Perth: FOULK RD @ BRANDYWINE HSPerth · 1.5 mi NOn Windy
Bellevue: I 495 - RDBellevue · 1.7 mi SEOn Windy
Fairfax: US 202 @ MURPHY RDFairfax · 1.8 mi WOn Windy
Silverside Heights: US 13 BUS. @ HOLLY OAK RDSilverside Heights · 1.9 mi EOn Windy
Concord: I 95 @ US 202Concord · 1.9 mi SWOn Windy
Talleys Corner: FOULK RD @ SILVERSIDE RDTalleys Corner · 1.9 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shellburne

Where is Shellburne, DE?

Shellburne is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.2 miles SE of Bellefonte.

What county is Shellburne in?

Shellburne is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Shellburne, DE?

The ZIP code for Shellburne is 19809.

What is the nearest town to Shellburne?

Bellefonte, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shellburne?

Yes. The closest is Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RD, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shellburne?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Shellburne?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Shellburne?

About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shellburne?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shellburne?

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

What climate does Shellburne have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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