Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE
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Measurement Time: Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:06 PM EDT
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Station Name: MURDERKILL RIVER AT FREDERICA, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet / -1 meters
Nearest Address:
Bay Rd
Frederica, DE 19946
Kent County
GPS Coordinates: 39.0105, -75.4583056
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Weather for Frederica, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 70%
Feels Like: 93.9°F
Wind: WSW 7.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 16.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 98°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 74°F

Sun
H: 86°F
L: 73°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 75°F

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:05 AM - 5:35 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 12:53PM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 12:53 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 6:33PM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 6:33 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 12:53PM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 12:53 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 6:33PM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 6:33 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 12:53PM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 12:53 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.4°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 115.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:05 AM - 5:35 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.2°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 107 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 2:49 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:56 AM - 6:26 AM2:19 PM - 4:49 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM7:16 AM - 8:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.6°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 PM
Moonset: 10:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:42 AM - 7:12 AM3:04 PM - 5:34 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 PM - 11:04 PM8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 4:16 PM
Moonset: 10:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:25 AM - 7:55 AM3:46 PM - 6:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM9:26 AM - 10:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.8°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 10:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5