Delaware Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 5 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Delaware Climate Overview

Delaware has an average annual temperature of 55.4°F (across all 5 cities) with approximately 1130 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 78%. 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. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Wilmington
Jul High: 95.9°F
Coldest City
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Wilmington
Jan Low: 5.2°F
Wettest City
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Wilmington
1159 mm/yr
Driest City
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Dover
1109 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 95°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 8.6°F
Cities With Data
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5
cities in Delaware
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Delaware — Weather History

📅 Delaware Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 5 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Delaware Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Delaware with average highs around 95°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 8.6°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 118 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 58.1°F 8.6°F 33.4°F 81 84% 2.7 2.00
Feb 58.8°F 12°F 35.4°F 73 83% 2.8 2.80
Mar 68.5°F 19.4°F 44.1°F 99 81% 2.9 3.90
Apr 77.9°F 28.8°F 53.4°F 93 78% 2.6 4.90
May 84.4°F 39.7°F 62.1°F 99 78% 2.2 5.60
Jun 90.9°F 50°F 70.5°F 102 75% 2.0 6.10
Jul 95°F 59°F 77°F 118 71% 1.8 6.00
Aug 93.6°F 56.8°F 75.2°F 105 71% 1.7 5.40
Sep 89.8°F 46.9°F 68.4°F 105 73% 2.0 4.40
Oct 81°F 34.3°F 57.7°F 90 77% 2.2 3.30
Nov 70.5°F 24.8°F 47.7°F 84 80% 2.4 2.30
Dec 61.3°F 16.3°F 38.8°F 96 84% 2.5 1.80

📈 Delaware Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Delaware Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Delaware's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 5 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Delaware

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Delaware.

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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 1159 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Wilmington weather history →
What is the warmest month in Delaware?
Jul is the warmest month across Delaware, with state-wide average highs of 95°F and average lows of 59°F.
How many cities in Delaware have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 5 cities in Delaware, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Delaware?
Jun is the sunniest month across Delaware with an average solar radiation of 6.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
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 at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 5 cities in Delaware at monthly temporal resolution.