The Heath, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
The Heath is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.9 miles E of Milford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19954.
The Heath at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19954
- Nearest town
- Milford (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9069, -75.4583
Weather in The Heath now
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The Heath weather by the hour
The Heath weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Heath.
This week in The Heath
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Heath
What is the weather usually like in The Heath?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 12.8 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Heath: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENWOOD 2NE, DE US (USC00073595), adjusted for the elevation of The Heath.
The Heath weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Heath through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Heath?
The Heath has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Heath 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 The Heath
The closest live webcam is Milford: US 113 @ DE 14, 1.0 miles NE of The Heath.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Heath.
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Map of The Heath, DE
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Other communities near The Heath
- Wisseman Acres0.2 mi SE
- Stanley Manor0.3 mi S
- Haven Lake Estates0.4 mi NW
- Evergreen Acres0.6 mi E
- Donovan Development0.6 mi E
- Webb Manor0.7 mi SE
- Shawnee1.2 mi S
- South Milford1.6 mi E
- Abbotts Mill1.7 mi SW
- Woods Haven2.9 mi NE
- Williamsville2.9 mi W
- Shawnee Acres3.1 mi E
- White Oak Mobile Home Park3.6 mi SE
- Lynch Heights3.6 mi NE
- Six Forks4.1 mi W
Questions about The Heath
Where is The Heath, DE?
The Heath is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.9 miles E of Milford.
What county is The Heath in?
The Heath is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of The Heath, DE?
The ZIP code for The Heath is 19954.
What is the nearest town to The Heath?
Milford, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Heath?
Yes. The closest is Milford: US 113 @ DE 14, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Heath?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Heath?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Heath?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Heath?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Heath?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Heath have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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