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.
This week in Elam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elam
What is the weather usually like in Elam?
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 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
Sunrise and sunset in Elam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 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 19 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:12 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 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 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.
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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