typical norms
by davecallahan
Dover weather is typical of Mid-Atlantic states: cold dry Winters; hot muggy Summers; wet Springs; pleasant and colorful Falls
Winters last about two full months (January and February) of cold, snowy weather and a lead-in month (December) of unsettled weather and a month (March) that is a mix of winter and spring. The city does a good job of snow removal when needed and the main roads are kept de-iced as much as possible.
(High-Low-Average for Dec 47°F 32°F 39°F, Jan 42°F 28°F 34°F, Feb 45°F 30°F 36°F, Mar 53°F 37°F 44°F)
Spring usually comes in about mid-March and quickly warms, allowing an early burst of flowers and tree buds.
(High-Low-Average for Mar 53°F 37°F 44°F, Apr 63°F 46°F 54°F, May 73°F 55°F 63°F)
Summer time is a bit too hot and muggy for my taste. Make sure you get a motel room with a good air-conditioner.
(High-Low-Average for Jun 81°F 64°F 72°F, Jul 85°F 69°F 76°F, Aug 83°F 68°F 75°F)
Fall eases in with gradually cooling nights and a lessening of humidity. The leaves change and a walk in the woods is great exercise for body and mind.
(High-Low-Average for Sep 76°F 60°F 68°F, Oct 66°F 50°F 57°F, Nov 56°F 40°F 47°F)
It's the cheesiest!!!!
by Ewingjr98
Kraft Foods in Dover makes Shake-n-Bake, Jell-O, Minute Rice, and various other products. Kraft employs about 650 minions and is located at 1250 W. North St.
Next to Kraft is the Proctor and Gamble wipes factory. P&G manufactures Pampers and Luvs Baby Wipes in Dover and employs about 340 people.
Playtex also has a few factories in Dover where baby bottles, tampons and bras are produced. Location: 50 North Dupont Highway. Playtex employs about 700 people in Dover.
Other major Dover employers are:
Dover Air Force Base -- approx 7,000 military and civilians
Dover Downs slots -- approx 1,100 workers
City of Dover -- around 300 employees including 85 policemen
Chicken Farming in Delaware
by Ewingjr98
The state of Delaware produces some 260 million roasting and broiling chickens along with 350 million chicken eggs each year, which are worth some 515 million dollars. This is over 71 percent of the state's entire agricultural production! The majority of the state's poultry farms are in Sussex County, and are run by Perdue Farms and Mountaire Farms (headquartered in Selbyville, DE).
All other livestock in Delaware combined only brings in about 30 million dollars. Furthermore, all crops in Delaware are worth just 180 million dollars each year.
Nascar town
by acemj
Dover is home to Dover Downs, which includes a Nascar mile long race track, a casino, a horse track, hotels, restaurants and more. I've never been. I lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for long enough (Charlotte's the capital of Nascar!) and had my fill of the races.
Air Show at Dover Air Force Base
by bct341
Dover AFB, like most Air Force bases in the U.S., has air shows which are open to the public. They are usually held annually but some years the base does not hold one.
If your lucky enough to find yourself in the area when there is an air show at the air force base... be sure to check it out.
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historic Homes of downtown
Dover fire whistles
Air Mobility Command Museum
Legislative Hall
