Water Temperature of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, PA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:30 PM 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

Thu
H: 66°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 43°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 44°F

Sun
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:38 PM - 4:08 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 29 at 5:41PM EDT until April 30 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 5:41 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 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.
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 April 30 at 12:47AM EDT until April 30 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * 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 April 29 at 5:41PM EDT until April 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 5:41 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 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.
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
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:38 PM - 4:08 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:28 AM
Moonset: 5:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:22 PM - 4:52 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM5:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 AM
Moonset: 6:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM3:09 PM - 5:39 PM
Minor Periods
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 2:01 AM
Moonset: 6:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:31 AM - 4:01 AM3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:54 PM - 11:24 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 2:51 AM
Moonset: 7:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:21 AM - 4:51 AM4:49 PM - 7:19 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:46 AM - 8:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
