Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE

Current Water Temperature

59.7°F 15.4°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
59.7°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT

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Murderkill River

Station 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

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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

54.7°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 92%
Feels Like: 51.3°F
Wind: NW 8.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.7 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 2%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 57°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 61°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 61°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
6.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
36 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
169 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:59 AM
Transit 10:24 AM
Moonset 3:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:54 AM - 12:24 PM
10:17 PM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

4:29 AM - 5:59 AM
3:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 6:58PM EST until November 8 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 6:58 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.5°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 2.9

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:59 AM
Transit 10:24 AM
Moonset 3:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:54 AM - 12:24 PM
10:17 PM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

4:29 AM - 5:59 AM
3:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.1°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:04 AM
Transit 11:11 AM
Moonset 4:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
11:04 PM - 1:34 AM

Minor Periods

5:34 AM - 7:04 AM
3:41 PM - 5:11 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 5

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:08 AM
Transit 12:00 PM
Moonset 4:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
11:55 PM - 2:25 AM

Minor Periods

6:38 AM - 8:08 AM
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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