Water Temperature of the Delaware River in New Castle, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 6:39 AM EST
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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: 34°F
L: 13°F

Mon
H: 29°F
L: 15°F

Tue
H: 25°F
L: 10°F

Wed
H: 26°F
L: 10°F

Thu
H: 21°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:36 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM5:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware and northeast Maryland. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour this morning, then the snow mixes with and changes to sleet and freezing rain then to a period of plain rain for some areas Sunday afternoon and evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 13 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour this morning into the early afternoon. The snow will mix with and change to sleet and areas of freezing rain Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow, with the potential for ice today especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue today, heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is later this morning and into the afternoon. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow to mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour this morning, then the snow mixes with and changes to sleet and freezing rain then to a period of plain rain this afternoon and evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:36 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM5:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minor Periods
10:34 AM - 12:04 AM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 7:28 PM
Moonset: 2:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM6:58 PM - 9:28 PM
Minor Periods
11:11 AM - 12:41 AM1:39 AM - 3:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:35 PM
Moonset: 4:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:34 AM - 1:04 PM9:05 PM - 11:35 PM
Minor Periods
12:59 AM - 2:29 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
