Washington Heights, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Washington Heights is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 2.0 miles SE of Newport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19804.
Washington Heights at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19804
- Nearest town
- Newport (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7264, -75.6389
Weather in Washington Heights now
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Washington Heights weather by the hour
Washington Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washington Heights.
This week in Washington Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washington Heights
What is the weather usually like in Washington Heights?
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 Washington Heights: 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 Washington Heights.
Washington Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:12 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 25 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 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 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Washington Heights?
Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights
The closest live webcam is Avalon: OLD CAPITOL TRAIL @ NEWPORT GAP PIKE, 0.8 miles NE of Washington Heights.
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Other communities near Washington Heights
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- Kiamensi Gardens0.2 mi S
- Capital Trail Farms0.4 mi NW
- Kiamensi Heights0.6 mi SE
- Westfield0.6 mi S
- Redmont subdivision0.7 mi S
- Stanton0.8 mi S
- Rolling Hills0.8 mi SW
- Sheridan Square0.8 mi W
- Klair Estate0.9 mi SW
- Avalon0.9 mi E
- The Cedars1.0 mi N
- Stanton Estates1.0 mi SW
- Limestone Gap1.1 mi W
- Tuxedo Park1.1 mi SE
Questions about Washington Heights
Where is Washington Heights, DE?
Washington Heights is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 2.0 miles SE of Newport.
What county is Washington Heights in?
Washington Heights is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Washington Heights, DE?
The ZIP code for Washington Heights is 19804.
What is the nearest town to Washington Heights?
Newport, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Washington Heights?
Yes. The closest is Avalon: OLD CAPITOL TRAIL @ NEWPORT GAP PIKE, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Washington Heights?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Washington Heights?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Washington Heights?
About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Washington Heights?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Washington Heights?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washington Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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