What is the current water temperature in Delaware City?

As of now, in Delaware City, the water temperature is 26.01°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

78.8

°F

July 1, 15:42

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.4°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

20:34

Day Length:

14 h. 56 min.

Delaware City in July

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

39.8°F

Maximum:

42.6°F

Sea water temperature in Delaware City today

As of now, in Delaware City, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.3°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 73.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.4°F, while the maximum might reach 81.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Delaware City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 17	69.7°F	76.3°F	72.8°F
Jun 18	69.5°F	77.0°F	73.2°F
Jun 19	71.7°F	77.1°F	73.4°F
Jun 20	73.3°F	77.0°F	73.8°F
Jun 21	73.1°F	78.1°F	74.4°F
Jun 22	73.0°F	78.8°F	74.5°F
Jun 23	74.4°F	80.5°F	74.8°F
Jun 24	76.2°F	80.2°F	75.2°F
Jun 25	78.0°F	80.7°F	75.7°F
Jun 26	78.3°F	80.6°F	75.8°F
Jun 27	78.8°F	78.4°F	75.8°F
Jun 28	78.6°F	80.3°F	76.1°F
Jun 29	76.5°F	80.1°F	76.3°F
Jun 30	78.6°F	78.5°F	76.5°F
Jul 1	78.8°F	77.0°F	76.6°F
Jul 2	79.4°F	79.4°F	77.1°F
Jul 3	79.7°F	78.9°F	77.4°F
Jul 4	79.4°F	79.3°F	77.1°F
Jul 5	80.1°F	78.8°F	77.8°F
Jul 6	80.7°F	80.1°F	78.4°F
Jul 7	81.4°F	81.3°F	79.1°F
Jul 8	81.6°F	82.4°F	79.4°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 12, 2024, reaching a 86.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2025, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.6°F in Winter, 52.4°F in Spring, 77.6°F in Summer, and 64.8°F in Autumn.