Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Delaware Locations View Locations Near Me
Local Points of Interest
Spring CreekStation Name: MURDERKILL RIVER AT FREDERICA, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet
Nearest Address:
Bay Rd
Frederica, DE 19946
Kent County
GPS Coordinates: 39.0105, -75.4583056
Nearby Water Temperatures
Beaverdam Branch, Houston, DE (7.8 mi)St. Jones River, Dover, DE (11.1 mi)
Broadkill River, Milton, DE (18.8 mi)
Delaware Bay, Greenwich, NJ (20.8 mi)
Delaware Bay, Lewes, DE (24.1 mi)
Cape May Canal, North Cape May, NJ (26.9 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (30.1 mi)
Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (32 mi)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (32.5 mi)
Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (32.9 mi)
Delaware River, Middletown, DE (34.4 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Port Penn, DE (38.3 mi)
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Delaware City, DE (38.5 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Chesapeake City, MD (40.3 mi)
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (44.4 mi)
Weather for Frederica, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 54°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 44°F

Mon
H: 53°F
L: 41°F

Tue
H: 57°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM5:37 AM - 7:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and New Jersey. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM5:37 AM - 7:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 2:03 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:05 AM - 5:35 AM1:33 PM - 4:03 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 PM - 10:39 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 PM
Moonset: 10:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:04 AM - 6:34 AM2:34 PM - 5:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 PM - 11:58 PM6:49 AM - 8:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 12:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:13 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:12 AM - 8:42 AM4:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Minor Periods
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
