Water Temperature of the Christina River in Wilmington, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:36 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Christina ParkStation Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT WILMINGTON, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
514 Swedes Landing Rd
Wilmington, DE 19801
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.7360833, -75.5405556
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Weather for Wilmington, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 16°F

Sat
H: 24°F
L: 5°F

Sun
H: 18°F
L: 4°F

Mon
H: 24°F
L: 7°F

Tue
H: 34°F
L: 19°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 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 Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 1:34AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:34 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM 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 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:34AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:34 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM 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 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:12PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 38.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.8 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: 14.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 9:38 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 AM9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 10:03 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
9:33 AM - 11:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:31 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 AM12:27 AM - 1:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:16 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 11:07 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
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
