Water Temperature of the Christina River in Wilmington, DE
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Measurement Time: Friday, December 19, 2025, 12:36 PM EST
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Station Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT WILMINGTON, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
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

Humidity: 48%
Feels Like: 30.5°F
Wind: W 19.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 27.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 27°F

Sat
H: 35°F
L: 24°F

Sun
H: 48°F
L: 28°F

Mon
H: 35°F
L: 27°F

Tue
H: 35°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 4:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Minor Periods
3:33 PM - 5:03 PM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 12:46PM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur during the second half of the afternoon into the early evening.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 19 at 2:51PM EST until December 19 at 3:45PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:51 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:45 PM
SVRPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ocean County in southern New Jersey... Camden County in southern New Jersey... Mercer County in central New Jersey... Somerset County in northern New Jersey... Northern Atlantic County in southern New Jersey... Southeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey... Central Gloucester County in southern New Jersey... Burlington County in southern New Jersey... Monmouth County in central New Jersey... Middlesex County in northern New Jersey... East central Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Central Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania... * Until 345 PM EST. * At 251 PM EST, showers with damaging winds were located along a line extending from near New Hope to Turnersville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. * Locations impacted include... Philadelphia, Toms River, Trenton, Camden, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Somerville, Gloucester City, Sandy Hook, Somerset, Edison, Lakewood, Cherry Hill, Middletown, Old Bridge, Bensalem, Jackson, and Howell.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This severe thunderstorm may contain little or no lightning. Do not wait until you hear thunder before taking cover.
Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 8:59AM EST until December 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:59 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 2:54PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:54 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
Temperatures will drop below the freezing mark through the evening. Blustery winds may dry off roads and other paved surfaces, but any residual water from previous rain could freeze up and result in slick spots during the evening commute.
Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 10:01AM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 10:01 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and outdoor holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects and holiday decorations.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 22.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 4:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Minor Periods
3:33 PM - 5:03 PM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.7°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 12:32 AM
Moonset: 4:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:36 AM - 4:06 AM12:02 AM - 2:32 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 35.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:24 PM
Moonset: 6:00 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM12:54 AM - 3:24 PM
Minor Periods
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.8°F
Average Humidity: 45%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 2:14 PM
Moonset: 7:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:19 AM - 5:49 AM1:44 PM - 4:14 PM
Minor Periods
6:34 PM - 8:04 PM9:01 AM - 10:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.7°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 37.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 15.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 3:02 PM
Moonset: 8:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:08 AM - 6:38 AM2:32 PM - 5:02 PM
Minor Periods
7:41 PM - 9:11 PM9:33 AM - 11:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
