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Weather in Wilmington, Delaware for January 2026

Your guide to Wilmington weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Wilmington usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Wilmington snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 15.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Wilmington is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Wilmington predicts a temperature of 3.4 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wilmington at the beginning of January is 1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 3.7 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 4 rainy days, Wilmington experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Wilmington Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Wilmington

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Wilmington day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-3° 5.6 mm 3.5 cm
Jan. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /1° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /7° 56.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /0° 9.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-4° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-4° 8.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /1° 2.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /0° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /0° 24.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wilmington 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 Wilmington forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wilmington in January - FAQ

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

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wilmington during January?

In January, Wilmington can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 49 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Wilmington in January 2026?

Wilmington experiences an average snowfall of 13.6 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wilmington during January?

The average wind speed in Wilmington during January is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wilmington snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wilmington’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Wilmington sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 13.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Wilmington

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wilmingtons January weather 💧
Typically, Wilmington has 4 rainy days in January with a total of 49 mm of rainfall.

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