South Wilmington, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
South Wilmington is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 0.8 miles NE of Wilmington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19801.
South Wilmington at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19801
- Nearest town
- Wilmington (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7292, -75.5444
Weather in South Wilmington now
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South Wilmington weather by the hour
South Wilmington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Wilmington.
This week in South Wilmington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Wilmington
What is the weather usually like in South Wilmington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,278 mm
- 12.0 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Wilmington: 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 South Wilmington.
South Wilmington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Wilmington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Wilmington?
South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington
The closest live webcam is Wilmington: Southbridge: A STREET @ NEW CASTLE AVE, 0.1 miles NE of South Wilmington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Wilmington.
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- Overview Gardens1.5 mi SW
- Rose Hill Gardens1.6 mi S
- Alban Park1.6 mi W
- Simonds Gardens1.6 mi S
- Simonds Gardens1.6 mi S
- Latimer Estates1.6 mi W
- West Minquadale1.7 mi SW
- Richardson Park2.2 mi W
- Silverbrook Gardens2.2 mi W
- Scarborough Park subdivision2.3 mi W
- Scarborough Park subdivision2.3 mi W
Questions about South Wilmington
Where is South Wilmington, DE?
South Wilmington is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 0.8 miles NE of Wilmington.
What county is South Wilmington in?
South Wilmington is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of South Wilmington, DE?
The ZIP code for South Wilmington is 19801.
What is the nearest town to South Wilmington?
Wilmington, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Wilmington?
Yes. The closest is Wilmington: Southbridge: A STREET @ NEW CASTLE AVE, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Wilmington?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in South Wilmington?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in South Wilmington?
About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Wilmington?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Wilmington?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Wilmington have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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