Shipley Heights, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Shipley Heights is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.8 miles SE of Bellefonte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19803.

Shipley Heights at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
19803
Nearest town
Bellefonte (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7833, -75.5250

Weather in Shipley Heights now

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Shipley Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shipley Heights

What is the weather usually like in Shipley Heights?

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 Shipley Heights: 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 Shipley Heights.

Shipley Heights 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 Shipley Heights 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
August6:13 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 Shipley Heights?

Shipley Heights 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 Shipley Heights 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 Shipley Heights

The closest live webcam is Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RD, 1.0 miles E of Shipley Heights.

Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RDShellburne · 1.0 mi EOn Windy
Carrcroft: MARSH RD @ CREST RDCarrcroft · 1.1 mi EOn Windy
Fairfax: US 202 @ MURPHY RDFairfax · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Perth: FOULK RD @ BRANDYWINE HSPerth · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Fairfax Farms: US 202 @ FAIRFAX BLVDFairfax Farms · 1.3 mi NWOn Windy
Concord: I 95 @ US 202Concord · 1.5 mi SWOn Windy
Bellefonte: PHILADELPHIA PIKE @ WASHINGTON ST EXTBellefonte · 1.5 mi SEOn Windy
Wilmington: 9th Ward Area: CONCORD AVE @ BAYNARD BLVDWilmington · 1.8 mi SWOn Windy
Talleys Corner: FOULK RD @ SILVERSIDE RDTalleys Corner · 1.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shipley Heights.

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Questions about Shipley Heights

Where is Shipley Heights, DE?

Shipley Heights is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.8 miles SE of Bellefonte.

What county is Shipley Heights in?

Shipley Heights is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Shipley Heights, DE?

The ZIP code for Shipley Heights is 19803.

What is the nearest town to Shipley Heights?

Bellefonte, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shipley Heights?

Yes. The closest is Shellburne: I 95 @ MARSH RD, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shipley Heights?

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

What is the coldest month in Shipley Heights?

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

How much does it rain in Shipley Heights?

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

Does it snow in Shipley Heights?

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

When is the best time to visit Shipley Heights?

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

What climate does Shipley Heights have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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