Location & Surroundings
Rutherford is a settlement in Delaware, United States, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pike Creek, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 145 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Du Pont Instruments Products Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 41' 20" N, 75° 40' 49" W
- Elevation 21 m (DEM: 25 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,312 p/km²
- Built-up 24.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:48
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:02
- Day length 10 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rutherford
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutherford, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,034.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 36 | 68 | 1,034.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 0.2 | 78 | 37 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 362.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 1.2 | 179 | 51 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 140.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 1.8 | 220 | 60 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.4 | 1.2 | 220 | 64 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.8 | 205 | 41 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 378.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 1.5 | 192 | 66 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 214 | 77 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.5 | 0.9 | 184 | 85 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 2.5 | 190 | 49 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 406.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 154 | 84 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 173.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 1.7 | 174 | 92 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.9 | 1.7 | 146 | 94 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutherford?
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 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 Rutherford today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 17:02 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Rutherford?
Local time is 15:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rutherford?
Rutherford is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rutherford?
Elevation about 21 m. DEM 25 m.
Where is Rutherford located?
It is at 39.68900, -75.68021 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutherford in?
It is in United States.