Water Temperature of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Delaware City, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:42 AM EST
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Scott RunStation Name: C AND D CANAL NR DELAWARE CITY, DE
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Delaware City, DE
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.55405556, -75.6188611
Nearby Water Temperatures
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Port Penn, DE (2.5 mi)Delaware River, Middletown, DE (4.6 mi)
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Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (9.8 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Chesapeake City, MD (10.4 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (10.5 mi)
White Clay Creek, Stanton, DE (10.6 mi)
Delaware River, New Castle, DE (10.7 mi)
Christina River, Newport, DE (10.8 mi)
Pike Creek, Newark, DE (11.3 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (11.6 mi)
Christina River, Wilmington, DE (13.2 mi)
Red Clay Creek, Wooddale, DE (14.5 mi)
Brandywine Creek, Wilmington, DE (15.1 mi)
Weather for Delaware City, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 53°F
L: 32°F

Fri
H: 41°F
L: 14°F

Sat
H: 17°F
L: 10°F

Sun
H: 21°F
L: 14°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 19°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:12AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely. Precipitation may mix with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. * WHERE...DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don't forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don't forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:12AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:06AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow with significant accumulations possible. Snow may mix with or transition to sleet in southern PA on Sunday and Sunday night. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult late Saturday night through Monday morning.+
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting 511PA.com.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 10:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:01 PM - 11:31 PM9:14 AM - 10:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 4:48 PM
Moonset: 11:41 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:53 AM - 8:23 AM4:18 PM - 6:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:38 AM - 11:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 AM - 11:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:32 AM - 10:02 AM6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minor Periods
10:34 AM - 12:04 AM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
