Local weather forecast

Weather in Clayton, DE

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 19938

Light drizzle
Now57°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 55°
Rain chance86%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood waters.

Safety instructions

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle57°57% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby58°36% rain
2 PMLight drizzle57°63% rain
3 PMLight drizzle57°62% rain
4 PMLight drizzle57°69% rain
5 PMLight rain56°76% rain
6 PMLight rain56°84% rain
7 PMModerate rain55°86% rain
8 PMLight rain56°79% rain
9 PMLight rain56°83% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby56°41% rain
11 PMOvercast56°31% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
62° 55°Overcast
Rain 86%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
61° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 69%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
66° 57°Overcast
Rain 35%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity83%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind17 mph N
Wind gusts33 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:43 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 60°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 86%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 35 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

58°F, 36% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Clayton

Delaware has a humid climate moderated near the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, with warm summers, cool winters and coastal storm impacts possible.

Clayton is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.30°N latitude and 75.71°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Clayton weather today

Light drizzle and 57°F in Clayton, DE. Today's high is 62°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Clayton

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 61°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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