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Delaware City (DE) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Delaware City can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Delaware City. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Delaware City has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1248 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Delaware City experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 153 mm in June, the wettest month, and 76 mm in February, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Delaware City can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Delaware City (DE)

Fri   Dec 20
5°C | 1°C
NE 6 m/s
7.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 21
3°C | -6°C
NW 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
-2°C | -8°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Delaware City in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Delaware City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Delaware City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Delaware City?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Delaware City?
    June tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Delaware City?
    February is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Delaware City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.