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Delaware Weather Forecast

Delaware weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 69°F now🕔 10:38 AM local📅 Best: June, August and October👥 1 million

Delaware weather in December

46°
average high · low 33°F
★★☆☆☆
ranked #11 of 12 months

One of the harder months here - go in with a plan.

Average high46°F
Average low33°F
Mean39°F
Rainfall4,4 in

December runs 50°F cooler than the annual average in Delaware.

Compare with November or January.

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Climate in Delaware month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January40°26°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
February44°29°2,8 in★★☆☆☆
March59°40°4,8 in★★★☆☆
April66°48°3,6 in★★★★
May73°57°4,3 in★★★★
June84°66°2,9 in★★★★
July87°71°6,1 in★★★★
August83°68°3,0 in★★★★
September78°64°4,2 in★★★★
October69°52°1,5 in★★★★
November57°42°1,9 in★★★★
December46°33°4,4 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Delaware

Go in June, August 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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★☆☆☆

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 - 2 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.

How Delaware compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Delaware.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Philadelphia International Airport52 mi56°F33°F cooler44 in
Maryland53 mi57°Fabout the same50 in
ZIP Code 1910358 mi56°F33°F cooler43 in
Philadelphia County58 mi56°F33°F cooler43 in
Philadelphia58 mi56°F33°F cooler43 in

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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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 5 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 10:38 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 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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