South Bowers, DE

Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware

South Bowers is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 0.4 miles NW of Bowers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19946.

South Bowers at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Kent County
ZIP code
19946
Nearest town
Bowers (0.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0572, -75.3978

Weather in South Bowers now

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South Bowers weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Bowers.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Bowers

What is the weather usually like in South Bowers?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°58°75°92°44°28°Jan47°29°Feb55°35°Mar66°45°Apr74°54°May83°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug79°61°Sep69°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.1"Feb4.2"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.6"Jun4.1"Jul4.9"Aug4.3"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit South Bowers: 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 South Bowers.

South Bowers weather month by month

January
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
February
47° 29°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
66° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 61°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Bowers through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:04 PM9 h 47 min
February6:51 AM5:40 PM10 h 48 min
March7:11 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:40 PM13 h 17 min
May5:46 AM8:09 PM14 h 22 min
June5:33 AM8:30 PM14 h 57 min
July5:46 AM8:28 PM14 h 41 min
August6:13 AM7:58 PM13 h 44 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:24 PM11 h 14 min
November6:43 AM4:49 PM10 h 5 min
December7:12 AM4:41 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in South Bowers?

South Bowers 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 South Bowers 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 South Bowers

The closest live webcam is Little Heaven: DE 1 @ BOWERS BEACH RD (RD 18), 3.3 miles W of South Bowers.

Little Heaven: DE 1 @ BOWERS BEACH RD (RD 18)Little Heaven · 3.3 mi WOn Windy
Little Heaven: CLAPHAM RD @ BUFFALO RDLittle Heaven · 3.4 mi WOn Windy
Little Heaven: BAY RD @ BOWERS BEACH RDLittle Heaven · 3.4 mi WOn Windy
Barkers Landing: DE 1 @ TRAP SHOOTERS RDunknown · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
Frederica: DE 1 @ N - INTERCHANGEFrederica · 4.5 mi SWOn Windy
Dover: DE 1 @ DE 9 INTERCHANGEDover · 4.6 mi NWOn Windy
Frederica: DE 1 @ MILFORD NECK RD (NORTH OFF)Frederica · 5.3 mi SWOn Windy
Dover: DE 1 @ OLD LEBANON RDDover · 6.3 mi NWOn Windy
Spring Hill: DE 1 SB @ PRIOR TO THOMPSONVILLE RDSpring Hill · 6.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Bowers.

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Questions about South Bowers

Where is South Bowers, DE?

South Bowers is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 0.4 miles NW of Bowers.

What county is South Bowers in?

South Bowers is in Kent County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of South Bowers, DE?

The ZIP code for South Bowers is 19946.

What is the nearest town to South Bowers?

Bowers, 0.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Bowers?

Yes. The closest is Little Heaven: DE 1 @ BOWERS BEACH RD (RD 18), 3.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Bowers?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in South Bowers?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in South Bowers?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in South Bowers?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Bowers?

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

What climate does South Bowers have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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