Thorntown, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Thorntown is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.2 miles E of Port Penn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19731.
Thorntown at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19731
- Nearest town
- Port Penn (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5178, -75.6031
Weather in Thorntown now
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Thorntown weather by the hour
Thorntown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thorntown.
This week in Thorntown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thorntown
What is the weather usually like in Thorntown?
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 Thorntown: 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 Thorntown.
Thorntown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thorntown 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 | 8:11 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 46 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 | 7:14 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thorntown?
Thorntown 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 Thorntown 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 Thorntown
The closest live webcam is Boyds Corner: POLE BRIDGE RD @ DE 1 NB RAMP, 2.5 miles SW of Thorntown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thorntown.
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Map of Thorntown, DE
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Other communities near Thorntown
- Shenandoah1.7 mi SW
- Dutch Neck Farms1.8 mi NW
- Shingle Landing1.8 mi N
- Evergreen Acres2.5 mi SW
- Biddles Corner2.5 mi W
- Boyds Corner2.8 mi SW
- McDonough3.1 mi SW
- Gams Crest3.2 mi NW
- Sugar Loaf Chase3.2 mi SW
- Birds Corner3.7 mi NW
- Airmont Acres3.9 mi W
- Saint Georges Heights4.1 mi NW
- The Island4.2 mi S
- Jamisons Corner4.5 mi W
- Lorewood Grove4.8 mi W
Questions about Thorntown
Where is Thorntown, DE?
Thorntown is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.2 miles E of Port Penn.
What county is Thorntown in?
Thorntown is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Thorntown, DE?
The ZIP code for Thorntown is 19731.
What is the nearest town to Thorntown?
Port Penn, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thorntown?
Yes. The closest is Boyds Corner: POLE BRIDGE RD @ DE 1 NB RAMP, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thorntown?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Thorntown?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thorntown?
About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thorntown?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thorntown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thorntown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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