Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE
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Measurement Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:06 AM 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: 63%
Feels Like: 81.1°F
Wind: S 11.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 87°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 92°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 71°F

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 61°F

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 141 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 PM
Moonset: 2:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:57 AM - 2:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 4 at 5:19AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:19 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, ongoing until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is flooded. Compromise Street is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The affected high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 4:10 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 5:19AM EDT until September 4 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:19 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 7:34 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 PM
Moonset: 2:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:57 AM - 2:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.6°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:44 PM
Moonset: 3:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:49 AM - 3:19 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:03 PM - 7:33 PM3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.7°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:05 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:39 PM - 4:09 PM
Minor Periods
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.4°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 12:33 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:03 AM - 2:33 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:55 PM - 8:25 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.3°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 7:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:58 PM - 5:28 PM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM6:59 AM - 8:29 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5