LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY
Wilmington, Delaware Weather Trends
The past year in Wilmington, Delaware, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Wilmington climate at a glance
Over the past year, Wilmington recorded 84 days with rain (normally 105) and 1 days with snow (normally 5). 81 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 89) and 11 stayed at or below freezing (normally 15). The normal high for this date is 79°F; today’s observed high was 77°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.
Monthly precipitation normals for Wilmington
| Month | Rain | Snow (water) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.20 in | 0.47 in | 3.67 in |
| Feb | 2.54 in | 0.34 in | 2.87 in |
| Mar | 4.05 in | 0.14 in | 4.19 in |
| Apr | 4.07 in | 0.01 in | 4.08 in |
| May | 4.20 in | 0.00 in | 4.20 in |
| Jun | 4.36 in | 0.00 in | 4.36 in |
| Jul | 4.91 in | 0.00 in | 4.91 in |
| Aug | 4.00 in | 0.00 in | 4.00 in |
| Sep | 4.51 in | 0.00 in | 4.51 in |
| Oct | 3.74 in | 0.00 in | 3.74 in |
| Nov | 3.37 in | 0.03 in | 3.39 in |
| Dec | 3.86 in | 0.11 in | 3.97 in |