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 0.77°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

33.4

°F

January 21, 19:31

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.9°F

Tomorrow:

33.4°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

17:09

Day Length:

9 h. 50 min.

Delaware City in January

Minimum:

34.9°F

Average:

40.2°F

Maximum:

44.0°F

Sea water temperature in Delaware City today

As of now, in Delaware City, the water temperature is 33.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Delaware City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	39.1°F	42.6°F	39.8°F
Jan 8	37.7°F	42.2°F	39.6°F
Jan 9	35.7°F	42.2°F	39.1°F
Jan 10	35.3°F	41.6°F	38.9°F
Jan 11	35.4°F	44.0°F	39.1°F
Jan 12	35.4°F	43.0°F	38.8°F
Jan 13	35.4°F	42.6°F	38.7°F
Jan 14	34.3°F	42.2°F	38.2°F
Jan 15	34.4°F	42.5°F	37.8°F
Jan 16	33.9°F	41.9°F	37.2°F
Jan 17	33.4°F	40.9°F	37.6°F
Jan 18	33.1°F	39.5°F	37.3°F
Jan 19	33.7°F	38.8°F	37.1°F
Jan 20	32.9°F	35.9°F	36.5°F
Jan 21	33.4°F	36.7°F	36.7°F
Jan 22	33.4°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Jan 23	33.2°F	36.5°F	36.5°F
Jan 24	33.4°F	35.7°F	36.6°F
Jan 25	33.3°F	35.7°F	36.6°F
Jan 26	33.4°F	36.5°F	36.6°F
Jan 27	33.4°F	36.1°F	36.7°F
Jan 28	33.5°F	38.6°F	36.8°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 98 swimming days.

The warmest water in Delaware City was recorded on July 12, 2024, reaching a 86.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 6, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.7°F in Winter, 52.3°F in Spring, 77.6°F in Summer, and 64.8°F in Autumn.