Elam, PA

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Elam is a small unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.6 miles NW of Chadds Ford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19060.

Elam at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Delaware County
ZIP code
19060
Nearest town
Chadds Ford (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.8550, -75.5414

Weather in Elam now

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Elam weather by the hour

Elam weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elam

What is the weather usually like in Elam?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°38°24°Jan41°25°Feb49°32°Mar61°42°Apr71°52°May79°62°Jun84°67°Jul82°66°Aug75°59°Sep63°47°Oct53°37°Nov43°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.6"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.7"Jun5.2"Jul4.4"Aug5.1"Sep4.1"Oct3.3"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Elam: 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 Elam.

Elam weather month by month

January
38° 24°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
41° 25°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
March
49° 32°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
61° 42°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 52°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
79° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 67°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 59°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
63° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
43° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Elam through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:03 PM9 h 43 min
February6:52 AM5:39 PM10 h 46 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:41 PM13 h 19 min
May5:45 AM8:11 PM14 h 26 min
June5:31 AM8:33 PM15 h 2 min
July5:45 AM8:31 PM14 h 46 min
August6:12 AM8:00 PM13 h 47 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 30 min
October7:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 12 min
November6:45 AM4:47 PM10 h 2 min
December7:14 AM4:39 PM9 h 24 min

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

What is the weather like in Elam?

Elam 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 Elam 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 Elam

The closest live webcam is Concord Township, 0.1 miles NE of Elam.

Concord TownshipConcord Township · 0.1 mi NEOn Windy
Concord Township: Wilmington West Chester Pike - Naamans Creek RoadConcord Township · 0.4 mi SEOn Windy
Chadds Ford TownshipChadds Ford Township · 0.8 mi NOn Windy
Chadds Ford TownshipChadds Ford Township · 1.5 mi NOn Windy
Devon: US 202 @ NAAMANS RDDevon · 1.8 mi SOn Windy
Chadds Ford TownshipChadds Ford Township · 1.8 mi NOn Windy
Concord TownshipConcord Township · 2.0 mi NOn Windy
Concord TownshipConcord Township · 2.1 mi NEOn Windy
Concord TownshipConcord Township · 2.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Elam

Where is Elam, PA?

Elam is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1.6 miles NW of Chadds Ford.

What county is Elam in?

Elam is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Elam, PA?

The ZIP code for Elam is 19060.

What is the nearest town to Elam?

Chadds Ford, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elam?

Yes. The closest is Concord Township, 0.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elam?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Elam?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Elam?

About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Elam?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Elam?

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

What climate does Elam have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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