- humidity: 36%
- wind: 12-25mph
- cloud cover: 0%
Next 7 days
Today
25°F
/
16°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:07 am
sunset: 5:18 pm
humidity: 53%
wind: 22-28mph
dew point: 9°F
pressure: 1024hPa
chance of precipitation: 64%
cloud cover: 2%
Friday
21°F
/
15°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 7:07 am
sunset: 5:19 pm
humidity: 48%
wind: 14-23mph
dew point: 3°F
pressure: 1027hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 47%
Saturday
26°F
/
17°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 7:06 am
sunset: 5:21 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 24-29mph
dew point: 10°F
pressure: 1021hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 94%
Sunday
25°F
/
20°F
light snow
sunrise: 7:05 am
sunset: 5:22 pm
humidity: 69%
wind: 31-42mph
dew point: 13°F
pressure: 1009hPa
chance of precipitation: 41%
snow volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
32°F
/
19°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:04 am
sunset: 5:23 pm
humidity: 51%
wind: 23-38mph
dew point: 15°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 1%
Tuesday
36°F
/
29°F
few clouds
sunrise: 7:03 am
sunset: 5:24 pm
humidity: 55%
wind: 17-23mph
dew point: 22°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 20%
Wednesday
35°F
/
28°F
light snow
sunrise: 7:02 am
sunset: 5:25 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 15-25mph
dew point: 19°F
pressure: 1029hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
snow volume: 0.04"
cloud cover: 61%
Thursday
40°F
/
32°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 7:01 am
sunset: 5:26 pm
humidity: 85%
wind: 18-35mph
dew point: 36°F
pressure: 1009hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.4"
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
Cold Weather Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 7:00:00 PM EST - Fri, Jan 30, 2026 10:00:00 AM EST
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset,
and Wicomico Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday
night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Other dangers
Extreme Cold Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 1:00:00 AM EST - Sun, Feb 01, 2026 10:00:00 AM EST
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset,
and Wicomico Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday
night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Other dangers
Winter Storm Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 7:00:00 AM EST - Sun, Feb 01, 2026 4:00:00 PM EST
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
Wind
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Photo: This photo by George Leukel III shows a surprise 1992 nor'easter that caused millions of dollars in damages in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Delaware and Maryland beaches are blessed with mild weather throughout the year. Our average temperatures are 63 in spring, 84 in summer, 62 in fall and 41 in winter. For more specific weather information, here are some useful links.
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More Weather Information
Important Information for Beach Home Owners
Minimizing Damage from Floods, Storms
Hurricane Planning and Recovery
- A Hurricane Primer
A quick look at things you should know about hurricanes, such as how to prepare and what to do after you've returned home if you have been evacuated.
- Sussex County Online Storm Center
Storm information for Sussex County Delaware communities
- AccuWeather Hurricane Information
In Depth Information about Past, Present and Forecasted Hurricanes, with weather maps, tracking maps and history of storms. Very easy to use.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Outstanding site by FEMA that provides tons of information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters.
- American Red Cross
Home page of relief organization with advice on helping out in times of disasters such as hurricanes.
More Weather-Related Links
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