- 1Cities compared
- AugustStrongest month statewide
- 160 daysLongest calendar: Dover
- 0Year-round cities
Delaware's listed city has a exterior painting calendar of roughly 160 workable days a year, detailed month by month below — with a live 10-day check behind every link.
Statewide, August is the strongest month — it tops or ties the table in most listed cities. The live strips on each city page decide the week; this table decides the month. Scoring rules: methodology; the national playbook: the exterior painting guide.
Chasing the season across state lines? Step back to Exterior Painting in Connecticut or push on to Exterior Painting in District of Columbia.
Cities in Delaware
| City | Peak months | Season | Workable days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | Oct, Aug, Jul | April–November | 160 |
Top 1 Delaware calendars for exterior painting
The rules behind these numbers
| Check | Threshold | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Air temperature | 50–90°F (low-temp formulas from 35°F) | Standard latex wants 50°F+. Some low-temperature formulas are rated down to 35°F. |
| Overnight low | ≥35°F during the first 24 h (≥40°F preferred) | Paint keeps curing overnight; a low under 40°F stalls standard latex. |
| Dry before | ≤0.05" rain in the prior 12 h; watch back to 24 h | The surface must be dry to the touch and out of a recent soak. |
| Dry after | <0.05" rain for 24 h after | Rain inside the first 24 hours can streak or wash fresh paint. |
| Evening dew-point spread | ≥5°F from 6–11 pm | Surface should stay at least 5°F above the dew point; dew flat-spots fresh paint. |
| Daytime humidity | ≤80% | High humidity extends recoat and cure times. |
| Wind | ≤15 mph (brush only up to 20 mph) | Wind dries the leading edge too fast and carries overspray. |
Always follow your product label — formulas vary. The table above is the typical range across major manufacturers, not a promise about your can.
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