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

Current Water Temperature

82.0°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT

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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

66.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
66.9°F
69.1°F
84%
WSW 4.5 mph
8.3 mph
69.1°F
63.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1021 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 94°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 97°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 86°F
L: 67°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 88°F
L: 68°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m3
PM10: 8.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 40 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:41 AM
Moon Transit: 1:29 PM
Moonset: 9:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
12:59 AM - 3:29 PM

Minor Periods

8:36 PM - 10:06 PM
5:11 AM - 6:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:45 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 2:38AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the hottest conditions are expected to occur on Wednesday, heat indices will climb into the mid 90s today.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.


Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:45 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline County. In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:38AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline County. In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.


Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.7°F
68°F
79.5°F
62%
0 in
4%
0%
9.6 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.08 μg/m3
PM10: 11.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:41 AM
Moon Transit: 1:29 PM
Moonset: 9:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
12:59 AM - 3:29 PM

Minor Periods

8:36 PM - 10:06 PM
5:11 AM - 6:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.7°F
70.8°F
83.6°F
62%
0 in
4%
0%
9.8 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.16 μg/m3
PM10: 9.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 2:28 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
1:58 PM - 4:28 PM

Minor Periods

9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.2°F
75°F
82.6°F
66%
0.07 in
57%
0%
9.4 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.77 μg/m3
PM10: 10.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:19 AM
Moon Transit: 3:21 PM
Moonset: 10:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:25 AM - 6:55 AM
2:51 PM - 5:21 PM

Minor Periods

9:42 PM - 11:12 PM
7:49 AM - 9:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.5°F
67.1°F
76.8°F
50%
0 in
2%
0%
10.3 mph
9.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m3
PM10: 5.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 9:32 AM
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 10:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:15 AM - 7:45 AM
3:40 PM - 6:10 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 PM - 11:37 PM
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.3°F
67.7°F
76.9°F
71%
0.53 in
72%
0%
10.7 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.23 μg/m3
PM10: 6.92 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 10:41 AM
Moon Transit: 4:55 PM
Moonset: 11:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
4:25 PM - 6:55 PM

Minor Periods

10:30 PM - 12:00 PM
10:11 AM - 11:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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