West Riding, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
West Riding is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.8 miles NW of Hockessin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19736.
West Riding at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19736
- Nearest town
- Hockessin (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7681, -75.6500
Weather in West Riding now
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West Riding weather by the hour
West Riding weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Riding.
This week in West Riding
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Riding
What is the weather usually like in West Riding?
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 Riding: 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 Riding.
West Riding weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Riding 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 | 7:42 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 47 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 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 Riding?
West Riding 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 Riding 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 Riding
The closest live webcam is Hockessin: DE 41 @ DE 48, 1.2 miles W of West Riding.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Riding.
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Other communities near West Riding
- Spring Valley0.2 mi NE
- Westgate Farms0.6 mi W
- Cokesbury Village0.7 mi NW
- Windward0.7 mi NE
- Winterbury0.7 mi SW
- Wooddale0.7 mi E
- Westminster0.8 mi S
- Loveville0.8 mi W
- Stuyvesant Hills1.0 mi NW
- Mitchell Estates1.1 mi SW
- Coffee Run1.2 mi S
- Trepagnier1.3 mi NW
- Church Hill1.3 mi W
- Kirkwood Gardens1.4 mi S
- Sedgley Farms1.4 mi E
Questions about West Riding
Where is West Riding, DE?
West Riding is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.8 miles NW of Hockessin.
What county is West Riding in?
West Riding is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of West Riding, DE?
The ZIP code for West Riding is 19736.
What is the nearest town to West Riding?
Hockessin, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Riding?
Yes. The closest is Hockessin: DE 41 @ DE 48, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Riding?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Riding?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Riding?
About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West Riding?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Riding?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Riding have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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