Water Temperature of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in Port Penn, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:12 PM EST
Today's Tides
High: February 6, 2:02 AM, 5.0 ft
Low: February 6, 8:38 AM, -0.2 ft
High: February 6, 2:20 PM, 5.0 ft
Low: February 6, 9:01 PM, -0.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Delaware River; Fort DuPont State Park; Augustine Wildlife AreaStation Name: Reedy Point
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet
Sensor Depth: -3 feet
Nearest Address:
Dutch Neck Rd
Port Penn, DE 19731
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.558333, -75.571944
Nearby Water Temperatures
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Delaware City, DE (2.5 mi)Delaware River, Middletown, DE (4 mi)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (6.8 mi)
Delaware River, New Castle, DE (9.4 mi)
Christina River, Newark, DE (9.9 mi)
Christina River, Newport, DE (10.7 mi)
White Clay Creek, Stanton, DE (10.9 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (11.2 mi)
Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (11.5 mi)
Pike Creek, Newark, DE (12.2 mi)
Christina River, Wilmington, DE (12.4 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Chesapeake City, MD (12.9 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (13.1 mi)
Red Clay Creek, Wooddale, DE (14.5 mi)
Brandywine Creek, Wilmington, DE (14.6 mi)
Weather for Port Penn, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 35°F
L: 16°F

Sat
H: 23°F
L: 7°F

Sun
H: 22°F
L: 5°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 6°F

Tue
H: 37°F
L: 18°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 9:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:06 AM - 5:36 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 10:37AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:37 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very dangerous!
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 10:37AM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:37 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very dangerous!
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 2:17PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very dangerous!
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:17PM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very dangerous!
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 2:17PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Cumberland, Ocean, Salem, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very dangerous!
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 9:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:06 AM - 5:36 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 9:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM6:09 PM - 8:39 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 10:04 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:32 AM - 7:02 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:47 AM
Moonset: 10:33 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM7:40 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:26 AM - 1:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 11:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:38 AM - 12:08 AM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
