What is the current water temperature in Delaware City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Delaware City?

As of now, in Delaware City, the water temperature is 17.79°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Delaware City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Delaware City. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

64.0

°F

May 19, 23:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

14 h. 30 min.

Delaware City in May

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

39.3°F

Maximum:

43.9°F

Sea water temperature in Delaware City today

As of now, in Delaware City, the water temperature is 64.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 55.9°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 66.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Delaware City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	62.2°F	58.7°F	57.4°F
May 6	61.4°F	58.2°F	57.1°F
May 7	61.3°F	58.2°F	57.7°F
May 8	61.1°F	58.4°F	58.0°F
May 9	64.7°F	59.5°F	58.6°F
May 10	64.0°F	60.7°F	58.7°F
May 11	64.0°F	59.4°F	58.6°F
May 12	64.5°F	60.4°F	59.2°F
May 13	64.8°F	60.9°F	59.4°F
May 14	65.1°F	61.8°F	59.8°F
May 15	62.9°F	60.8°F	60.0°F
May 16	63.4°F	63.5°F	61.1°F
May 17	64.0°F	62.6°F	61.8°F
May 18	64.2°F	64.6°F	62.6°F
May 19	64.0°F	64.0°F	62.1°F
May 20	64.8°F	63.0°F	62.9°F
May 21	64.4°F	62.6°F	62.5°F
May 22	64.9°F	64.9°F	63.0°F
May 23	65.0°F	64.9°F	63.1°F
May 24	65.0°F	64.9°F	63.1°F
May 25	64.9°F	65.4°F	63.0°F
May 26	66.3°F	66.6°F	64.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Delaware City by month

In Delaware City, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 96 swimming days.

The warmest water in Delaware City was recorded on July 23, 2019, reaching a 86.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 6, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.6°F in Winter, 51.9°F in Spring, 77.1°F in Summer, and 64.6°F in Autumn.