Ward, DE
Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware
Ward is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 3.7 miles W of Delmar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19940.
Ward at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- ZIP code
- 19940
- Nearest town
- Delmar (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4853, -75.4781
Weather in Ward now
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Ward weather by the hour
Ward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ward.
This week in Ward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ward
What is the weather usually like in Ward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,268 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ward: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALISBURY 2N, MD US (USC00188004), adjusted for the elevation of Ward.
Ward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ward?
Ward 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ward 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 Ward
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 4.8 miles SW of Ward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ward.
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- Whaleys Crossroads3.6 mi NE
- Pepper3.9 mi N
- Scottsdale Park Mobile Home Park4.1 mi W
- Stage Mobile Home Village4.2 mi W
- Hearns4.4 mi SE
- Essex Ridge4.5 mi S
- Pembroke Hills5.0 mi S
- Woodlawn subdivision5.0 mi SW
- Hearns Crossroads5.1 mi NW
- Bacons5.2 mi W
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Questions about Ward
Where is Ward, DE?
Ward is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 3.7 miles W of Delmar.
What county is Ward in?
Ward is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Ward, DE?
The ZIP code for Ward is 19940.
What is the nearest town to Ward?
Delmar, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ward?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ward?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ward?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ward?
About 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ward?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ward?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ward have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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