The Oaks, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

The Oaks is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 0.9 miles SW of Seaford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19973.

The Oaks at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19973
Nearest town
Seaford (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6639, -75.5986

Weather in The Oaks now

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The Oaks weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Oaks.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Oaks

What is the weather usually like in The Oaks?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°44°25°Jan46°26°Feb54°33°Mar65°42°Apr73°52°May82°62°Jun87°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°58°Sep68°46°Oct57°37°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr3.7"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul4.5"Aug4.8"Sep4.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit The Oaks: 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 Oaks.

The Oaks weather month by month

January
44° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in The Oaks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:06 PM9 h 49 min
February6:51 AM5:41 PM10 h 50 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:40 PM13 h 16 min
May5:48 AM8:08 PM14 h 20 min
June5:35 AM8:30 PM14 h 54 min
July5:48 AM8:28 PM14 h 39 min
August6:15 AM7:58 PM13 h 43 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 15 min
November6:43 AM4:50 PM10 h 7 min
December7:11 AM4:43 PM9 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in The Oaks?

The Oaks 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 Oaks 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 Oaks

The closest live webcam is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 0.3 miles SE of The Oaks.

Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534Seaford · 0.3 mi SEOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTHSeaford · 0.8 mi SOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 1.6 mi SOn Windy
Bridgeville Manor: US 13 @ DE 404Bridgeville Manor · 4.1 mi NOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 6.7 mi SOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 7.9 mi SOn Windy
Greenwood: US 13 SB @ DE 16Greenwood · 9.9 mi NOn Windy
Greenwood: US 13 NB @ DE 16Greenwood · 9.9 mi NOn Windy
Redden Crossroads: US 113 @ DEER FOREST RD/E REDDRedden Crossroads · 10.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Oaks.

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Map of The Oaks, DE

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Questions about The Oaks

Where is The Oaks, DE?

The Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 0.9 miles SW of Seaford.

What county is The Oaks in?

The Oaks is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of The Oaks, DE?

The ZIP code for The Oaks is 19973.

What is the nearest town to The Oaks?

Seaford, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Oaks?

Yes. The closest is Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Oaks?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in The Oaks?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in The Oaks?

About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in The Oaks?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit The Oaks?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does The Oaks have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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