Slaughter, DE
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware
Slaughter is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 0.6 miles N of Hartly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19953.
Slaughter at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 19953
- Nearest town
- Hartly (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1594, -75.7153
Weather in Slaughter now
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Slaughter weather by the hour
Slaughter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slaughter.
This week in Slaughter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slaughter
What is the weather usually like in Slaughter?
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 Slaughter: 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 Slaughter.
Slaughter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slaughter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Slaughter?
Slaughter 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 Slaughter 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 Slaughter
The closest live webcam is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 3.6 miles E of Slaughter.
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Questions about Slaughter
Where is Slaughter, DE?
Slaughter is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 0.6 miles N of Hartly.
What county is Slaughter in?
Slaughter is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Slaughter, DE?
The ZIP code for Slaughter is 19953.
What is the nearest town to Slaughter?
Hartly, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slaughter?
Yes. The closest is Pearsons Corner: DE 8 @ DE 44, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slaughter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Slaughter?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Slaughter?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Slaughter?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slaughter?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slaughter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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