The Island, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
The Island is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 3.6 miles W of Odessa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19730.
The Island at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19730
- Nearest town
- Odessa (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4572, -75.5914
Weather in The Island now
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The Island weather by the hour
The Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Island.
This week in The Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Island
What is the weather usually like in The Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,152 mm
- 20.2 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Island: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US (USW00013781), adjusted for the elevation of The Island.
The Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 45 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 3 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Island?
The Island 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Island 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 Island
The closest live webcam is Odessa: US 13 NB @ DE 299, 3.7 miles W of The Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Island.
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Map of The Island, DE
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Other communities near The Island
- Fennimore Landing0.8 mi S
- Thomas Landing1.3 mi SW
- Stave Landing1.9 mi S
- Sugar Loaf Chase3.3 mi NW
- Evergreen Acres3.8 mi NW
- Odessa Heights3.8 mi W
- Sycamore Farms3.9 mi SW
- McDonough3.9 mi NW
- Shenandoah3.9 mi NW
- Evergreen Farms4.2 mi W
- Thorntown4.2 mi N
- Boyds Corner4.3 mi NW
- Fieldsboro4.5 mi SW
- Gander Hill4.9 mi SW
- Dutch Neck Farms5.5 mi NW
Questions about The Island
Where is The Island, DE?
The Island is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 3.6 miles W of Odessa.
What county is The Island in?
The Island is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of The Island, DE?
The ZIP code for The Island is 19730.
What is the nearest town to The Island?
Odessa, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Island?
Yes. The closest is Odessa: US 13 NB @ DE 299, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Island?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Island?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Island?
About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in The Island?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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