Delaware Weather Forecast
Delaware weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Delaware is a state in United States. Delaware is a US state with its capital at Dover. It has a population of about 1 million. The capital is Dover.
Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Delaware with clear. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 38°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Delaware is June, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 52 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 3.6°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Delaware today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Delaware right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:48 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Delaware
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 38° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 39° | 1% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 2% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 50° | 1% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 31% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 55° | 31% · 0,9 in | 21 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 18% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 25% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 42° | 26% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 26% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 53° / 37° | 3% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 41° | 12% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 37° | 18% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 3 |
Climate in Delaware month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 29° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 40° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 48° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 57° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 66° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 71° | 6,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 68° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 64° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 52° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 42° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 46° | 33° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Delaware
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Air quality and pollen in Delaware
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Delaware
Go in June, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Delaware?
Delaware is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.1582, -75.5244. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Delaware right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Delaware?
June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Delaware, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:48 PM.
How many people live in Delaware?
Delaware has a population of approximately 1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Delaware?
The closest airports are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 52 mi away, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 84 mi away and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 105 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Delaware?
Popular options include National Mall, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Empire State Building and Times Square.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
