Water Temperature of the Broadkill River in Milton, DE
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:45 AM EDT
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Station Name: BROADKILL RIVER NEAR MILTON, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet / 3 meters
Nearest Address:
28700 Lockerman Rd
Milton, DE 19968
Sussex County
GPS Coordinates: 38.791, -75.25077778
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Weather for Milton, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 76%
Feels Like: 85.7°F
Wind: W 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 103°F
L: 79°F

Thu
H: 95°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 93°F
L: 67°F

Sun
H: 88°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 9:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 2:40PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the mid 70s and high humidity will not offer much relief from the heat tonight. Heat index values up to 102 can be expected on Wednesday.
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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 2:40PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures and heat indices will occur this afternoon. Low temperatures between 75 to 80 degrees and high humidity will not offer much relief from the heat tonight. Heat index values up to 106 can be expected on Wednesday.
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. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 2:40PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the mid 70s and high humidity will not offer much relief from the heat tonight. Heat index values up to 102 can be expected on Wednesday.
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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 2:40PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures and heat indices will occur this afternoon. Low temperatures between 75 to 80 degrees and high humidity will not offer much relief from the heat tonight. Heat index values up to 106 can be expected on Wednesday.
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. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 89.8°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 148 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 9:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 124.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 2:23 PM
Moonset: 10:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:26 AM - 5:56 AM1:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 3:20 PM
Moonset: 10:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:25 AM - 6:55 AM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM7:14 AM - 8:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 4:11 PM
Moonset: 11:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM3:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 4:57 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM4:27 PM - 6:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5