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Delaware Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 5 Cities
1981–2025
United States

Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest City
🔥
Wilmington
Jul High 95.9°F
Coldest City
❄️
Wilmington
Jan Low 5.2°F
Wettest City
🌧
Wilmington
1177 mm/yr
Driest City
🏜️
Dover
1126 mm/yr
Hottest Month
🌡
July
Avg 77.0°F
Max 95.0°F
Coldest Month
🧊
January
Avg 33.4°F
Min 8.6°F
Cities With Data
🏙️
5
cities in Delaware
Data Coverage
📅
45 yrs
19812025

Delaware Climate Overview

Delaware has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.

Delaware has an average annual temperature of 55.2°F across all 5 cities, with approximately 1147 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 78%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

The warmest city is Wilmington with average July highs of 95.9°F, while Wilmington is the coldest with average January lows of 5.2°F. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.

🏙️ Cities in Delaware — Weather History

📊 Delaware Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January58.1°F8.6°F33.4°F84%802.72.00
February🌤️58.8°F12.0°F35.4°F83%732.82.80
March68.5°F19.4°F44.1°F81%1012.93.90
April77.9°F28.8°F53.2°F78%942.64.90
May84.4°F39.7°F62.1°F78%1012.25.60
June90.9°F50.0°F70.5°F75%1022.06.10
July95.0°F59.0°F77.0°F71%1171.86.00
August93.6°F56.8°F75.2°F71%1051.75.40
September89.8°F46.9°F68.4°F73%1052.04.40
October81.0°F34.3°F57.7°F77%902.23.30
November70.5°F24.8°F47.7°F80%832.42.30
December61.3°F16.3°F38.8°F84%962.51.80

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 5 cities in Delaware

🌦 Weather in Delaware Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Delaware

Jan is Delaware's coldest month, with average lows reaching 8.6°F.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 12.4°F59.4°F

🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.

☀️ Summer in Delaware

Summer temperatures in Delaware peak in Jul, climbing to 95.0°F.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 55.2°F93.2°F

🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Delaware

Delaware sees its highest rainfall in Jul, receiving approximately 117 mm of precipitation.
🌧️July to September (avg) ·  up to 117 mm

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📈 Delaware Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Region-wide monthly averages across 5 cities · 19812025 · °F

🌡️ Delaware Monthly Temperature Guide

July is the hottest month in Delaware, with average highs reaching 95.0°F, while January is the coldest with lows dropping to 8.6°F.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 19812025 · mm/month

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Delaware

Delaware receives its highest rainfall in July, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest: July117 mm☀️ Driest: February73 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in January · annual avg 78%

📅 Delaware Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 59.2°F), while the coldest year was 1984 (avg: 51.6°F).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Delaware's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

View Range:

Averaged across all 5 cities in Delaware · Last 10 years · °F

Delaware's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 55.2°F with annual rainfall averaging 1147 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 5 cities in Delaware · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Delaware shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest  ·  ❄️ coldest  ·  🌧️ wettest

ℹ️ Values are averages across all 5 cities in Delaware for each year.

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
34.9°F56.7°F78.3°F99074%2.4 m/s
2024
36.7°F59.2°F81.7°F102477%2.2 m/s
2023
38.1°F58.3°F78.3°F119678%2.2 m/s
2022
34.3°F57.0°F79.5°F111676%2.4 m/s
2021
36.5°F57.2°F77.7°F102379%2.2 m/s
2020
35.2°F56.5°F77.7°F140679%2.3 m/s
2019
33.1°F55.9°F78.6°F111378%2.3 m/s
2018 🌧️
34.0°F56.8°F79.5°F158782%2.3 m/s
2017
33.8°F56.8°F79.9°F109677%2.3 m/s
2016
33.3°F56.5°F79.5°F104977%2.3 m/s

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Delaware?
Wilmington is the hottest city in Delaware with an average July high of 95.9°F based on 45 years of data. View Wilmington weather history →
What is the coldest city in Delaware?
Wilmington is the coldest city with average January lows of 5.2°F. View Wilmington weather history →
Which city in Delaware gets the most rain?
Wilmington is the wettest city in Delaware with approximately 1177 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in Delaware?
July is the warmest month in Delaware, with region-wide average highs of 95.0°F and average lows of 59.0°F.
What is the coldest month in Delaware?
January is the coldest month in Delaware with average lows of 8.6°F and average highs of 58.1°F.
What is the rainiest month in Delaware?
July is the rainiest month in Delaware with approximately 117 mm on average, while February is the driest with 73 mm.
How many cities in Delaware have weather data?
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 5 cities in Delaware, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📡 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Cities: 5 in Delaware