Southwood, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Southwood is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 2.3 miles S of North Star, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19707.
Southwood at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19707
- Nearest town
- North Star (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7847, -75.7242
Weather in Southwood now
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Southwood weather by the hour
Southwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southwood.
This week in Southwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwood
What is the weather usually like in Southwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southwood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AVONDALE 2 N, PA US (USW00003761), adjusted for the elevation of Southwood.
Southwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 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 Southwood?
Southwood 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Southwood 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 Southwood
The closest live webcam is Hockessin: DE 7 @ VALLEY RD, 0.8 miles SE of Southwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southwood.
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- Meeting House Hill1.7 mi E
- Ainsley Woods1.8 mi SE
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- Walnut Hill1.8 mi NE
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Questions about Southwood
Where is Southwood, DE?
Southwood is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 2.3 miles S of North Star.
What county is Southwood in?
Southwood is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Southwood, DE?
The ZIP code for Southwood is 19707.
What is the nearest town to Southwood?
North Star, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southwood?
Yes. The closest is Hockessin: DE 7 @ VALLEY RD, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southwood?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Southwood?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Southwood?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Southwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Southwood?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southwood have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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