West Haven, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
West Haven is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.5 miles S of Elsmere, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19805.
West Haven at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19805
- Nearest town
- Elsmere (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7597, -75.5917
Weather in West Haven now
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West Haven weather by the hour
West Haven weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Haven.
This week in West Haven
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Haven
What is the weather usually like in West Haven?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,278 mm
- 12.0 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Haven: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON PORTER RSCH, DE US (USC00079605), adjusted for the elevation of West Haven.
West Haven weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Haven through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 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 West Haven?
West Haven has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Haven 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 West Haven
The closest live webcam is Wilmington: Greenhill: LANCASTER AVE @ S DUPONT RD, 0.6 miles SE of West Haven.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Haven.
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Other communities near West Haven
- Westover Hills0.3 mi N
- Silver Springs0.4 mi S
- Silverbrook0.5 mi SW
- Wawaset Park0.9 mi E
- Anglesey1.3 mi W
- Silverbrook Gardens1.3 mi S
- Willow Run1.4 mi SW
- Nanticoke Farms1.4 mi NW
- Woodland Park subdivision1.5 mi SW
- Woodland1.6 mi SW
- Scarborough Park subdivision1.7 mi S
- Scarborough Park subdivision1.7 mi S
- Sedgley Farms1.7 mi W
- Sedgley Farms1.7 mi W
- Roselle Terrace1.9 mi SW
Questions about West Haven
Where is West Haven, DE?
West Haven is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.5 miles S of Elsmere.
What county is West Haven in?
West Haven is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of West Haven, DE?
The ZIP code for West Haven is 19805.
What is the nearest town to West Haven?
Elsmere, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Haven?
Yes. The closest is Wilmington: Greenhill: LANCASTER AVE @ S DUPONT RD, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Haven?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Haven?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Haven?
About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West Haven?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Haven?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Haven have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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