Location & Surroundings
Dirickson Neck is a cape in Delaware, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ocean Pines, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is West Private Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Dirickson Neck is cape in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America.
It is located in Sussex County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Sussex County
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 28' 14" N, 75° 5' 24" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 12 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 757 p/km²
- Built-up 14.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:06
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other capes nearby
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Weather in Dirickson Neck
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dirickson Neck, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 18.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 13.8 | 2.7 | 203 | 66 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 4.8 | 181 | 53 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 566.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 5.9 | 182 | 65 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 278.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 5.9 | 206 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 5.7 | 220 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 4.8 | 303 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 539.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.6 | 25 | 64 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 267.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 2.3 | 304 | 62 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.4 | 3.3 | 319 | 58 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 2.8 | 349 | 51 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 383.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 2.8 | 342 | 61 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 3.1 | 29 | 61 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.2 | 5.1 | 84 | 77 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dirickson Neck?
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 18.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dirickson Neck today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Dirickson Neck?
Local time is 16:06. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Dirickson Neck?
Dirickson Neck is a cape.
What is the elevation of Dirickson Neck?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 12 m.
Where is Dirickson Neck located?
It is at 38.47067, -75.08990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dirickson Neck in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry