Water Temperature of the Christina River in Newark, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:15 PM EDT
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Station Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT COOCHS BRIDGE, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 46 feet / 14 meters
Nearest Address:
2098 Sunset Lake Rd
Newark, DE 19702
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.63738889, -75.72788889
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Weather for Newark, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 77.5°F
Wind: SSE 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 68°F

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 69°F

Fri
H: 98°F
L: 71°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 74°F

Sun
H: 89°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 8:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:08 AM - 3:38 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:34 PM - 9:04 PM3:38 AM - 5:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 23 at 1:41PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 23 at 1:41PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 3:38PM EDT until July 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 3:38 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 1:00 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, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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.
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 1:41PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 1:41PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.4°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 8:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:08 AM - 3:38 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:34 PM - 9:04 PM3:38 AM - 5:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 8:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:08 AM - 4:38 AM12:38 AM - 3:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:15 PM - 9:45 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.2°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:02 PM
Moonset: 9:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM1:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:46 PM - 10:16 PM6:05 AM - 7:35 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.2°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 2:50 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:54 AM - 6:24 AM2:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM7:16 AM - 8:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.6°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:35 PM
Moonset: 10:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:41 AM - 7:11 AM3:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5