Waples, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Waples is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.7 miles S of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19968.
Waples at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19968
- Nearest town
- Milton (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8258, -75.3078
Weather in Waples now
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Waples weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waples.
This week in Waples
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waples
What is the weather usually like in Waples?
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 Waples: 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 Waples.
Waples weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waples through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Waples?
Waples 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 Waples 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 Waples
The closest live webcam is Drawbridge: DE 1 @ DE 16, 2.4 miles SE of Waples.
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Other communities near Waples
- Waples Pond Acres0.6 mi S
- Jefferson Crossroads2.1 mi W
- Reynolds Mill2.2 mi SW
- Reynolds Mill2.2 mi SW
- Foord Landing2.8 mi E
- Smith Landing2.9 mi SE
- Vaughn Landing3.5 mi SE
- Robertson Landing3.7 mi E
- Argo Corners3.8 mi NW
- Wiltbank Landing3.8 mi E
- Drawbridge3.8 mi SE
- Steamboat Landing4.0 mi SE
- Anderson Crossroads4.1 mi NW
- Cave Colony4.4 mi S
- Hazzard Landing5.2 mi E
Questions about Waples
Where is Waples, DE?
Waples is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.7 miles S of Milton.
What county is Waples in?
Waples is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Waples, DE?
The ZIP code for Waples is 19968.
What is the nearest town to Waples?
Milton, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waples?
Yes. The closest is Drawbridge: DE 1 @ DE 16, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waples?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Waples?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Waples?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Waples?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waples?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waples have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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