Water Temperature of White Clay Creek in Newark, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 12:15 AM EDT
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Station Name: WHITE CLAY CREEK AT NEWARK, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 79 feet / 24 meters
Nearest Address:
163 Paper Mill Rd
Newark, DE 19711
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.6892222, -75.74875
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Red Clay Creek, Wooddale, DE (7.8 mi)
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Middle Branch White Clay Creek , West Grove, PA (11.1 mi)
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Weather for Newark, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 64°F
Wind: NNW 3.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 85°F
L: 62°F

Mon
H: 84°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 3:54 AM
Moonset: 11:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 PM - 10:18 PM10:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:45PM EDT until September 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed September 10, 2025, 4:45 PM
Expires: Thu September 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:45PM EDT until September 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed September 10, 2025, 4:45 PM
Expires: Thu September 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:45PM EDT until September 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed September 10, 2025, 4:45 PM
Expires: Thu September 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:45PM EDT until September 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed September 10, 2025, 4:45 PM
Expires: Thu September 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:45PM EDT until September 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed September 10, 2025, 4:45 PM
Expires: Thu September 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday. * 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.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.1°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 3:54 AM
Moonset: 11:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 PM - 10:18 PM10:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.1°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 43.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 AM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM6:49 PM - 9:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:28 PM - 10:58 PM12:06 AM - 1:36 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 1:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:20 AM - 7:50 AM7:50 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 PM - 11:48 PM1:21 PM - 2:51 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.5°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 6:52 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM8:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.2°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 3:56 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5