North Star, DE has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and generally mild winters. The area experiences temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months. Rainfall is abundant, with an average annual precipitation of just over 40 inches. Humidity levels are high throughout the year, but there are periods of dryness during the spring and fall seasons. Thunderstorms can be expected throughout the year, but most commonly occur from late Spring through early Fall. Winters bring occasional snowfall to North Star, but it is usually light or moderate in amount.
North Star, Delaware gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
North Star averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in North Star. The US average is 205 sunny days.
North Star gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year