| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63f - Delmarva Uplands | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 19734 - Townsend, DE | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 57 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 54 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 65 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.36 | 2.67 | 3.91 | 3.45 | 4.13 | 3.74 | 4.02 | 3.54 | 4.02 | 3.42 | 3.3 | 3.42 | 42.98 |