The Blades, DE
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware
The Blades is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware. It is 0.6 miles E of Highland Acres, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19902.
The Blades at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 19902
- Nearest town
- Highland Acres (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1167, -75.5292
Weather in The Blades now
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The Blades weather by the hour
The Blades weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Blades.
This week in The Blades
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Blades
What is the weather usually like in The Blades?
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 The Blades: 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 The Blades.
The Blades weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Blades through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Blades?
The Blades 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 The Blades 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 The Blades
The closest live webcam is Camden: EAST - BYPASS @ DE 10, 0.4 miles SW of The Blades.
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Map of The Blades, DE
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Other communities near The Blades
- Royal Grant0.3 mi SE
- Shady Lane0.6 mi E
- Richardson Estates0.7 mi E
- Taylor Estates0.8 mi N
- Tidbury Manor0.8 mi E
- Tidbury Creek Park Mobile Home Park0.8 mi E
- Star Hill1.0 mi SW
- Anneville1.0 mi NE
- Woods Manor1.0 mi NE
- Rodric Village1.2 mi NE
- Star Hill Village1.2 mi S
- Voshell Mill1.3 mi S
- Voshell Mill1.3 mi S
- Rising Sun1.3 mi SE
- Rising Sun1.3 mi SE
Questions about The Blades
Where is The Blades, DE?
The Blades is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Delaware, 0.6 miles E of Highland Acres.
What county is The Blades in?
The Blades is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of The Blades, DE?
The ZIP code for The Blades is 19902.
What is the nearest town to The Blades?
Highland Acres, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Blades?
Yes. The closest is Camden: EAST - BYPASS @ DE 10, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Blades?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Blades?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in The Blades?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in The Blades?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Blades?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Blades have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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