Shorts Landing, DE
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware
Shorts Landing is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 5.4 miles SW of Smyrna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19977.
Shorts Landing at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 19977
- Nearest town
- Smyrna (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3497, -75.5358
Weather in Shorts Landing now
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Shorts Landing weather by the hour
Shorts Landing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shorts Landing.
This week in Shorts Landing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shorts Landing
What is the weather usually like in Shorts Landing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 13.2 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shorts Landing: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER, DE US (USC00072730), adjusted for the elevation of Shorts Landing.
Shorts Landing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shorts Landing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shorts Landing?
Shorts Landing has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shorts 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 Shorts Landing
The closest live webcam is Long Point Landing: US 13 @ PADDOCK RD, 4.8 miles SW of Shorts Landing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shorts Landing.
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Map of Shorts Landing, DE
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- Eagles Nest Landing1.5 mi W
- Taylors Gut Landing1.9 mi SE
- Woodland Beach3.4 mi E
- Walker3.6 mi W
- Tent3.8 mi W
- Woodland Court Mobile Home Park3.9 mi SW
- Smyrna Landing4.2 mi SW
- Dutch Neck Crossroads4.5 mi S
- Alisa Estates5.5 mi W
- Whitehall Crossroads5.7 mi S
- Spruance City5.8 mi SW
- Lawndale5.9 mi SW
- Nandains Landing6.0 mi S
Questions about Shorts Landing
Where is Shorts Landing, DE?
Shorts Landing is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 5.4 miles SW of Smyrna.
What county is Shorts Landing in?
Shorts Landing is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Shorts Landing, DE?
The ZIP code for Shorts Landing is 19977.
What is the nearest town to Shorts Landing?
Smyrna, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shorts Landing?
Yes. The closest is Long Point Landing: US 13 @ PADDOCK RD, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shorts Landing?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shorts Landing?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shorts Landing?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shorts Landing?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shorts Landing?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shorts Landing have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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