Water Temperature of the Christina River in Wilmington, DE
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Measurement Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:36 PM EDT
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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
Brandywine Creek, Wilmington, DE (3.0 mi)Delaware River, New Castle, DE (3.4 mi)
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White Clay Creek, Stanton, DE (6.0 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (7.6 mi)
Pike Creek, Newark, DE (8.5 mi)
Delaware River, Marcus Hook, PA (8.7 mi)
Brandywine Creek, Chadds Ford, PA (9.7 mi)
White Clay Creek, Newark, DE (11.5 mi)
Christina River, Newark, DE (12.1 mi)
White Clay Creek, Landenberg, PA (12.3 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Port Penn, DE (12.4 mi)
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Delaware City, DE (13.2 mi)
West Branch White Clay Creek, Landenberg, PA (13.7 mi)
Weather for Wilmington, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 76.8°F
Wind: NNW 9.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 63°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 85°F
L: 66°F

Mon
H: 80°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 11:52 AM
Moonset: 7:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:55 AM - 3:25 AM11:22 AM - 1:52 PM
Minor Periods
6:46 PM - 8:16 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:31AM EDT until August 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:31AM EDT until August 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:31AM EDT until August 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:31AM EDT until August 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:31AM EDT until August 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 11:52 AM
Moonset: 7:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:55 AM - 3:25 AM11:22 AM - 1:52 PM
Minor Periods
6:46 PM - 8:16 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.6°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 7:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM12:11 AM - 2:41 PM
Minor Periods
7:14 PM - 8:44 PM4:57 AM - 6:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.6°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 1:27 PM
Moonset: 8:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:34 AM - 5:04 AM12:57 AM - 3:27 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 PM - 9:07 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 PM
Moonset: 8:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:18 AM - 5:48 AM1:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:59 PM - 9:29 PM7:11 AM - 8:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.6°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 8:49 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:00 AM - 6:30 AM2:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5