Water Temperature of the Delaware River in New Castle, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Delaware Memorial Bridge; Wilmington, DE; Pennsville Township, NJStation Name: DELAWARE RIVER AT DEL MEM BRIDGE AT WILMINGTON DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
I-295
New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.68927997, -75.521588
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Weather for New Castle, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 56°F
L: 44°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 40°F

Tue
H: 56°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 62°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 PM
Moonset: 11:01 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
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:20PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 4:37PM EDT until April 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:37 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cumberland and Cape May. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk for inundation will occur along bayside and inland tidal waterways.
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.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:20PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees possible, especially northwest of Interstate 95. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties. In Virginia, Albemarle, Nelson, Spotsylvania, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, and Stafford Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 PM
Moonset: 11:01 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
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
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
7:37 AM - 9:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:13 PM
Moonset: 12:14 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
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 1:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM5:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM12:46 AM - 2:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 7:14 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:16 AM - 10:46 AM6:44 PM - 9:14 PM
Minor Periods
11:01 AM - 12:31 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
