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Delaware Weather Forecast

Delaware weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 70°F now🕔 9:19 AM local📅 Best: June, August and October👥 1 million

14-day forecast for Delaware

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light rain75° / 69°61% · 0,2 in9 mph7
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle82° / 69°28% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast81° / 63°0%9 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast82° / 61°0%12 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast80° / 65°6%12 mph7
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm81° / 68°45% · 0,0 in18 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast84° / 70°42%8 mph6
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle89° / 71°24% · 0,1 in9 mph7
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Drizzle82° / 70°23% · 0,1 in10 mph6
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle76° / 67°16% · 0,0 in9 mph4
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle76° / 68°17% · 0,0 in10 mph4
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Drizzle86° / 69°25% · 0,2 in15 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast74° / 60°26%15 mph6
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast76° / 61°19%13 mph7

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 80°F against a August normal of 83°F - 35°F below.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 31% of a normal August week (0,2 in against 0,7 in).

What this means for Delaware

Compared with normal

Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 7.6°F below the 83°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 61% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Delaware?

June, August 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 9:19 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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