Local weather forecast

Weather in Wilmington, DE

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 19801, 19802, 19803, 19804 + more

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low63° / 54°
Rain chance86%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Gale Warning issued September 25 at 2:26PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 25 at 6:58PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:57AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°20% rain
10 AMLight rain54°79% rain
11 AMModerate rain54°86% rain
12 PMModerate rain54°88% rain
1 PMModerate rain54°85% rain
2 PMLight rain54°78% rain
3 PMLight rain55°78% rain
4 PMLight rain55°80% rain
5 PMLight rain55°81% rain
6 PMLight drizzle55°69% rain
7 PMLight drizzle55°65% rain
8 PMLight drizzle55°53% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain
63° 54°Light rain
Rain 86%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain
58° 56°Light rain
Rain 93%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
60° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 87%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity63%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNE
Wind gusts38 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:53 PM
Moonrise06:42 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour12 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance12 PM · 88%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 39 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Wilmington

Forecast high63°F -7°
Forecast low54°F +1°
Rain chance86% +86 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 88% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

55°F, 53% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wilmington

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

Wilmington is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.75°N latitude and 75.55°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.

Wilmington weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Wilmington, DE. Today's high is 63°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 38 mph. Relative humidity is 63%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wilmington

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain with a high near 58°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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