Water Temperature of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Delaware City, DE

Current Water Temperature

31.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:42 PM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Scott Run

Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Station 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)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (6.1 mi)
Christina River, Newark, DE (8.2 mi)
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

21°F
Clear
Clear
14.8°F
17.6°F
59%
N 4.5 mph
9.4 mph
11.1°F
10.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 30°F
L: 15°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 24°F
L: 7°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 17°F
L: 3°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 28°F
L: 11°F
Cloudy
Tue
H: 35°F
L: 25°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 18.45 μg/m3
PM10: 18.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 287.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 35 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 10:51 PM
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 9:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:06 AM - 5:36 AM
5:26 PM - 7:56 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
8:46 AM - 10:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 degrees below zero possible east of the Blue Ridge, and as low as 15 degrees below zero west of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...Kent MD County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...Kent MD County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:21PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

If you must go outside, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.


Friday, February 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
30.2°F
14.7°F
23.1°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
4.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.31 μg/m3
PM10: 20.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 374.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 10:51 PM
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 9:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:06 AM - 5:36 AM
5:26 PM - 7:56 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
8:46 AM - 10:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
23.5°F
6.8°F
16.6°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
23 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.17 μg/m3
PM10: 10.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 289.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 11:53 PM
Moon Transit: 4:19 AM
Moonset: 9:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:49 AM - 6:19 AM
6:09 PM - 8:39 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
17.4°F
3.2°F
10.6°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.49 μg/m3
PM10: 4.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 12:53 AM
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 10:04 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:32 AM - 7:02 AM
6:53 PM - 9:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, February 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
27.7°F
11.2°F
19.2°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
5.6 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.66 μg/m3
PM10: 6.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 12:56 AM
Moon Transit: 5:47 AM
Moonset: 10:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:17 AM - 7:47 AM
7:40 PM - 10:10 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 AM - 11:34 AM
12:26 AM - 1:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
35.4°F
25.2°F
29.4°F
89%
0 in
0%
21%
5.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 1:59 AM
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 11:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:05 AM - 8:35 AM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:38 AM - 12:08 AM
1:29 AM - 2:59 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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