Water Temperature of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in Port Penn, DE
Current Water Temperature
not available at this time.
Today's Tides
High: April 20, 1:31 AM, 6.4 ft
Low: April 20, 8:53 AM, 0.1 ft
High: April 20, 2:13 PM, 5.2 ft
Low: April 20, 8:47 PM, 0.4 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

Mon
H: 52°F
L: 39°F

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 61°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 68°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:38 AM - 9:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:20PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:20 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 4:37PM EDT until April 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:37 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:00 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, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cumberland and Cape May. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk for inundation will occur along bayside and inland tidal waterways.
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.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:38 AM - 9:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:13 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:12 AM - 8:42 AM4:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Minor Periods
8:39 AM - 10:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 1:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM5:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM12:46 AM - 2:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 7:14 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:16 AM - 10:46 AM6:44 PM - 9:14 PM
Minor Periods
11:02 AM - 12:32 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 8:06 PM
Moonset: 2:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:10 AM - 11:40 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
