Water Temperature of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, PA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Fort Mifflin; Philadelphia International Airport; Red Bank, NJStation Name: Delaware River at Fort Mifflin at Philadelphia, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Fort Mifflin Road
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Philadelphia County
GPS Coordinates: 39.8792798, -75.20268029
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Weather for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 102°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 88°F
L: 68°F

Mon
H: 74°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 133 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:54 AM - 12:24 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 PM - 7:04 PM2:29 AM - 3:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 3:59AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will turn much less humid this weekend in the wake of a cold front tonight, however high temperatures will remain near 90 degrees.
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. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211, or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 3:59AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will turn much less humid this weekend in the wake of a cold front tonight, however high temperatures will remain in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees.
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.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 3:59AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will turn much less humid this weekend in the wake of a cold front tonight, however high temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
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.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 8:19AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:19 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...DC and portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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. 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
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:54 AM - 12:24 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 PM - 7:04 PM2:29 AM - 3:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:28 AM - 2:58 AM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:32 AM
Moonset: 8:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:32 AM - 4:02 AM12:02 AM - 2:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:09 PM - 9:39 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 1:40 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:40 AM - 5:10 AM1:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM5:04 AM - 6:34 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 23.89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 2:45 PM
Moonset: 10:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM2:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 PM - 11:34 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
