Shortly, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Shortly is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 4.5 miles E of Millsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19947.
Shortly at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19947
- Nearest town
- Millsboro (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6072, -75.3950
Weather in Shortly now
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Shortly weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shortly.
This week in Shortly
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shortly
What is the weather usually like in Shortly?
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 Shortly: 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 Shortly.
Shortly weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shortly through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shortly?
Shortly 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 Shortly 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 Shortly
The closest live webcam is Stockley: US 113 @ GOVERNOR - RD, 3.0 miles NE of Shortly.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shortly.
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- Bryans Store1.3 mi SW
- Woodcrest Estates2.2 mi W
- Pusey Crossroads3.5 mi S
- Whaleys Corners3.7 mi NW
- Stockley3.8 mi NE
- Hitchens Crossroads4.2 mi SW
- Phillips Hill4.3 mi SE
- Fish Hook Mobile Home Court4.3 mi NE
- Flea Hill4.4 mi NW
- Knowles Crossroads4.5 mi NW
- Wood Branch4.5 mi NE
- Mission4.7 mi SE
- Dogwood Park Mobile Home Park4.8 mi NE
- McDonalds Crossroads5.0 mi NW
Questions about Shortly
Where is Shortly, DE?
Shortly is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 4.5 miles E of Millsboro.
What county is Shortly in?
Shortly is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Shortly, DE?
The ZIP code for Shortly is 19947.
What is the nearest town to Shortly?
Millsboro, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shortly?
Yes. The closest is Stockley: US 113 @ GOVERNOR - RD, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shortly?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shortly?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shortly?
About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Shortly?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shortly?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shortly have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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