The Plantations, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
The Plantations is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.3 miles N of Lewes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19958.
The Plantations at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19958
- Nearest town
- Lewes (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7333, -75.1628
Weather in The Plantations now
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The Plantations weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Plantations.
This week in The Plantations
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Plantations
What is the weather usually like in The Plantations?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,201 mm
- 10.5 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Plantations: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWES, DE US (USC00075320), adjusted for the elevation of The Plantations.
The Plantations weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Plantations through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Plantations?
The Plantations has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Plantations 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 Plantations
The closest live webcam is Fairway Village: DE 1 @ RD 268A, 1.0 miles NE of The Plantations.
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Map of The Plantations, DE
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Other communities near The Plantations
- Sandy Brae0.8 mi E
- Wescoats Corner1.3 mi N
- McNichol Place1.3 mi N
- Jimtown1.3 mi W
- Murrays Corner1.4 mi NE
- Truitts Midway Development1.5 mi E
- Dutch Acres1.5 mi NW
- Fisher Landing1.6 mi SW
- Covey Creek1.6 mi N
- Shaffer Property1.6 mi N
- Aspen Meadows1.7 mi E
- Goslee Mill1.8 mi SW
- Webb Landing1.8 mi SW
- Mastens Heights Mobile Home Park1.8 mi E
- Nassau Park Mobile Home Park1.9 mi NW
Questions about The Plantations
Where is The Plantations, DE?
The Plantations is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.3 miles N of Lewes.
What county is The Plantations in?
The Plantations is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of The Plantations, DE?
The ZIP code for The Plantations is 19958.
What is the nearest town to The Plantations?
Lewes, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Plantations?
Yes. The closest is Fairway Village: DE 1 @ RD 268A, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Plantations?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Plantations?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in The Plantations?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Plantations?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Plantations?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Plantations have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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