Water Temperature of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, PA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:36 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: May 16, 1:20 AM, 7.4 ft
Low: May 16, 8:35 AM, 0.5 ft
High: May 16, 1:53 PM, 6.1 ft
Low: May 16, 8:37 PM, 0.7 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Washington Avenue Green; Camden, NJStation Name: Philadelphia
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet
Sensor Depth: -7 feet
Nearest Address:
811 S Chris Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Philadelphia County
GPS Coordinates: 39.933300, -75.141701
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Weather for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 88°F
L: 64°F

Mon
H: 92°F
L: 65°F

Tue
H: 93°F
L: 68°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 70°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 133 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 8:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM12:13 AM - 2:43 PM
Minor Periods
8:03 PM - 9:33 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Rip Current Statement issued May 16 at 4:58AM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 8:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM12:13 AM - 2:43 PM
Minor Periods
8:03 PM - 9:33 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 PM
Moonset: 9:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:49 AM - 5:19 AM1:17 PM - 3:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:22 PM - 10:52 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 2:54 PM
Moonset: 11:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:55 AM - 6:25 AM2:24 PM - 4:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:19 AM - 7:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:02 AM - 7:32 AM3:31 PM - 6:01 PM
Minor Periods
7:27 AM - 8:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 AM - 10:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
