Windward, DE
Unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware
Windward is a small unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. It is 1.6 miles E of Greenville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19736.
Windward at a glance
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- ZIP code
- 19736
- Nearest town
- Greenville (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7750, -75.6417
Weather in Windward now
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Windward weather by the hour
Windward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Windward.
This week in Windward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Windward
What is the weather usually like in Windward?
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 Windward: 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 Windward.
Windward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Windward 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 Windward?
Windward 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 Windward 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 Windward
The closest live webcam is Hockessin: DE 41 @ DE 48, 1.6 miles W of Windward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Windward.
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Map of Windward, DE
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- West Riding0.7 mi SW
- Wooddale0.7 mi S
- Cokesbury Village0.9 mi W
- Sedgley Farms1.2 mi SE
- Sedgley Farms1.2 mi SE
- Westgate Farms1.2 mi SW
- Loveville1.3 mi W
- Westminster1.3 mi S
- Winterbury1.3 mi SW
- Swallow Hill1.3 mi N
- Stuyvesant Hills1.4 mi W
- Trepagnier1.5 mi W
- Mitchell Estates1.7 mi SW
- Church Hill1.7 mi W
Questions about Windward
Where is Windward, DE?
Windward is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, 1.6 miles E of Greenville.
What county is Windward in?
Windward is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the ZIP code of Windward, DE?
The ZIP code for Windward is 19736.
What is the nearest town to Windward?
Greenville, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Windward?
Yes. The closest is Hockessin: DE 41 @ DE 48, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Windward?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Windward?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Windward?
About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Windward?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Windward?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Windward have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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