Wedgewood, DE

Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware

Wedgewood is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 2.8 miles SW of Bear, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19720.

Wedgewood at a glance

State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
ZIP code
19720
Nearest town
Bear (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6458, -75.6417

Weather in Wedgewood now

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Wedgewood weather by the hour

Wedgewood weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wedgewood.

This week in Wedgewood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wedgewood

What is the weather usually like in Wedgewood?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°41°26°Jan44°27°Feb53°34°Mar64°44°Apr74°53°May82°63°Jun87°68°Jul85°67°Aug78°59°Sep67°47°Oct56°37°Nov46°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.5"Apr3.6"May4.7"Jun4.4"Jul4.0"Aug4.4"Sep3.7"Oct3.1"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Wedgewood: 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 Wedgewood.

Wedgewood weather month by month

January
41° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
53° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
64° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 30°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wedgewood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:04 PM9 h 44 min
February6:53 AM5:40 PM10 h 47 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:41 PM13 h 18 min
May5:46 AM8:11 PM14 h 25 min
June5:32 AM8:33 PM15 h 0 min
July5:46 AM8:31 PM14 h 44 min
August6:13 AM8:00 PM13 h 46 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 30 min
October7:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:45 AM4:48 PM10 h 2 min
December7:14 AM4:40 PM9 h 26 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Wedgewood?

Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood

The closest live webcam is Christiana Landing: DE 1 @ NORTH OF SCHOOL BELL BR, 0.5 miles NW of Wedgewood.

Christiana Landing: DE 1 @ NORTH OF SCHOOL BELL BRChristiana Landing · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Rivers End: DE 1 NB @ US 40 INTERCHANGERivers End · 0.9 mi SWOn Windy
Kings Croft: US 40 @ DE 1 SB RAMPunknown · 1.0 mi SWOn Windy
The Villa: DE 273 @ AIRPORT RDunknown · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Christiana: DE 273 @ DE 1 SB OFF RAMPChristiana · 1.2 mi NWOn Windy
State Road: US 13 @ US 40State Road · 1.4 mi NEOn Windy
Tybouts Corner: DE 1 NB @ BEAR RD ON RAMPTybouts Corner · 1.6 mi SOn Windy
Christiana Village: DE 273 @ OLD BALTIMORE PIKEChristiana Village · 1.7 mi NWOn Windy
Rutledge: US 13 @ RD 381unknown · 1.7 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wedgewood.

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Questions about Wedgewood

Where is Wedgewood, DE?

Wedgewood is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 2.8 miles SW of Bear.

What county is Wedgewood in?

Wedgewood is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Wedgewood, DE?

The ZIP code for Wedgewood is 19720.

What is the nearest town to Wedgewood?

Bear, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wedgewood?

Yes. The closest is Christiana Landing: DE 1 @ NORTH OF SCHOOL BELL BR, 0.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wedgewood?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Wedgewood?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Wedgewood?

About 45.3 inches (1,152 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Wedgewood?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wedgewood?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Wedgewood have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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