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Weather in Delaware for January 2026

Your guide to Delaware weather in January - trends and predictions

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Delaware typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 7 snowy days.
    According to Delaware snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Sunday, January 18.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Delaware has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 4.9 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.3 °F).

  • The forecast for the next days in Delaware predicts a temperature of -0.2 °F, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Delaware at the beginning of January is 3.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 1 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
7
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Delaware Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
5°
2
Sunny
4°
3
Partly cloudy
4°
4
Patchy rain possible
4°
5
Overcast
2°
6
Light sleet
2°
7
Fog
4°
8
Sunny
3°
9
Moderate rain
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
9°
11
Partly cloudy
6°
12
Partly cloudy
5°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Light snow
3°
15
Partly cloudy
2°
16
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
17
Weather Alert Overcast
3°
18
Heavy snow
0°
19
Partly cloudy
-2°
20
Sunny
-6°
21
Partly cloudy
-7°
22
Heavy snow
0°
23
Partly cloudy
1°
24
Moderate rain
8°
25
Overcast
-4°
26
Sunny
-5°
27
Overcast
2°
28
Patchy rain possible
2°
29
Mist
6°
30
Sunny
-1°
31
Patchy rain possible
7°

What’s the Weather Like in Delaware This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Delaware’s cities this January.
CloudyNewark3 °F / -3 °FCloudyWilmington0 °F / -5 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Delaware

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Delaware day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light sleet
Light sleet
 2° /-2° 12.5 mm 4.9 cm
Jan. 7 Fog
Fog
 4° /-2° 0.7 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /-2° 15.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 26.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-1° 5.4 mm 2.9 cm
Jan. 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /-1° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-3° 1.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-6° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-7° 1.5 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-5° 8.8 mm 6.4 cm
Jan. 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -7° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-8° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /3° 5.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Mist
Mist
 6° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 14.4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Delaware in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Delaware forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Delaware in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Delaware during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Delaware during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 100.9 mm is expected in Delaware during January, occurring over more than 9 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Delaware in January 2026?

Delaware experiences an average snowfall of 17.57 cm during January, occurring over 7 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Delaware during January?

The average wind speed in Delaware during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Delaware snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Delaware’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Delaware sees 7 snowy days during January, with approximately 17.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Delaware

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Delawares January weather 💧
Typically, Delaware has 9 rainy days in January with a total of 100.9 mm of rainfall.
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