Thompson, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Thompson is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 2.0 miles NE of North Star, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19711.
Thompson at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19711
- Nearest town
- North Star (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7292, -75.7569
Weather in Thompson now
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Thompson weather by the hour
Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompson.
This week in Thompson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompson
What is the weather usually like in Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,193 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWARK AG FARM, DE US (USC00076410), adjusted for the elevation of Thompson.
Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thompson?
Thompson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Thompson 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 Thompson
The closest live webcam is The Village of Drummond Hill: POLLY DRUMMOND HILL RD @ OLD COACH RD, 2.7 miles SE of Thompson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thompson.
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- Mechanicsville1.7 mi SW
- Amaranth1.8 mi SW
- Top of the Wedge1.9 mi SW
- Wedge Hills1.9 mi SW
- Strickersville2.0 mi W
- West Meadow2.1 mi SE
- Smith Mill Farms2.1 mi E
- Drummond North2.1 mi E
- Deacons Walk2.2 mi E
- Thabar2.2 mi W
- Lamatan I2.3 mi N
- Lamatan II2.3 mi N
- Stirrup Farms2.5 mi NE
- Covered Bridge Farms2.5 mi SW
Questions about Thompson
Where is Thompson, DE?
Thompson is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 2.0 miles NE of North Star.
What county is Thompson in?
Thompson is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson, DE?
The ZIP code for Thompson is 19711.
What is the nearest town to Thompson?
North Star, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompson?
Yes. The closest is The Village of Drummond Hill: POLLY DRUMMOND HILL RD @ OLD COACH RD, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompson?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompson?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thompson?
About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Thompson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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