The Shoals, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
The Shoals is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 1.1 miles S of Fenwick Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19944.
The Shoals at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19944
- Nearest town
- Fenwick Island (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4772, -75.0517
Weather in The Shoals now
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The Shoals weather by the hour
The Shoals weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Shoals.
This week in The Shoals
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Shoals
What is the weather usually like in The Shoals?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 42.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,083 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Shoals: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCEAN CITY MUNI AP, MD US (USW00093786), adjusted for the elevation of The Shoals.
The Shoals weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Shoals through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Shoals?
The Shoals has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Shoals is June to 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 Shoals
The closest live webcam is Fenwick Island: DE 1 @ JAMES ST, 0.8 miles S of The Shoals.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Shoals.
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Map of The Shoals, DE
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Other communities near The Shoals
- Sea Dunes0.1 mi N
- Seaside Villas0.2 mi N
- Seatowne0.3 mi N
- Queens Quest0.5 mi N
- Peppers Landing1.4 mi W
- Mulberry Landing1.5 mi NW
- Fenwick Estates1.7 mi S
- The Narrows1.8 mi NW
- Fenwick Landing1.8 mi SW
- Swann Keys1.9 mi W
- Strawberry Landing2.0 mi NW
- Cape Windsor Mobile Home Park2.0 mi SW
- Fenwick subdivision2.2 mi S
- York Beach2.2 mi N
- Cainwoods subdivision2.2 mi S
Questions about The Shoals
Where is The Shoals, DE?
The Shoals is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 1.1 miles S of Fenwick Island.
What county is The Shoals in?
The Shoals is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of The Shoals, DE?
The ZIP code for The Shoals is 19944.
What is the nearest town to The Shoals?
Fenwick Island, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Shoals?
Yes. The closest is Fenwick Island: DE 1 @ JAMES ST, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Shoals?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in The Shoals?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in The Shoals?
About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in The Shoals?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Shoals?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Shoals have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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