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Cheswold, Delaware Weather

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Cheswold weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Cheswold, DE
Saturday, July 4 at 9:38 AM
94
°
Clear
Feels like
99°
Humidity
42%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Sunset
4:32 PM
Cheswold, DE
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastCheswold, DE: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 78 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with a 22% chance of precipitation at 9 PM.
L 78°H 105°
Cheswold, DE
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Drizzle
    22%
    0.04″
    105°80°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Heavy Rain
    61%
    1.2″
    95°73°-10°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Thunderstorm
    77%
    —
    81°69°-14°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    75%
    —
    68°62°-13°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Partly Cloudy
    22%
    —
    85°57°+17°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Partly Cloudy
    25%
    —
    91°63°+6°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    35%
    —
    97°71°+6°
Cheswold, DE
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°70°90°110°6a12p6p12anow 92°high 105°low 78°PRECIP %
Cheswold, DE
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
313° · backing 19°
Direction
NW
313°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
5
mph
Peak 24h
18
avg 6
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 18 @ 12:00a
01020304050MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 479SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Cheswold, DE
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1012.9
+0.3 mb in 3h · steady · 29.91 inHg
Now
1012.9
mb
3h
+0.3
mb
12h
+0.8
mb
24h
-2.2
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1012–1015
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1015.21011.81013.0
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Air sits at the threshold — small shifts decide the day.
Cheswold, DE
Air quality
50
AQI
Good
→+4 in 6h▲Peak ~82 @ 8 PM

AQI 50 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI projected to climb to 82 over the next 6 hours. PM2.5 at 13.9 µg/m³ (AQI 60) with a 0.89 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 8 PM.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
13.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
16μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneUnhealthy SG
102μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
2.9

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 48 now. With UV 5.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 37 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 48
UV peak
5.8 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 37

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 13.9 µg/m³ (AQI 60) with a 0.89 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.89
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Cheswold, DE
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
92.6mi
UNLIMITED
101 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
13:38 UTC · Cheswold, DE · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
13:38 UTC · Cheswold, DE · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Cheswold, DE
Satellite · infrared · animated
Cheswold, DE
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Cheswold, DE
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:10 AM
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Daylight
14h 51m
Sunset
4:32 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Cheswold, DE
The moon
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
Moonrise
10:55 PM
Moonset
10:06 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Cheswold, DE
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Cheswold at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 22°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 11 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 19936

16-Day Forecast — Cheswold

  1. Sat105°78°22%
  2. Sun95°73°61%
  3. Mon81°69°77%
  4. Tue68°62°75%
  5. Wed85°57°22%
  6. Thu91°63°25%
  7. Fri97°71°35%
  8. Sat87°72°29%
  9. Sun78°67°32%
  10. Mon73°67°15%
  11. Tue81°68°18%
  12. Wed90°71°27%
  13. Thu94°73°29%
  14. Fri97°73°29%
  15. Sat81°72°30%
  16. Sun88°69°33%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Cheswold

SPC has placed Cheswold in the Enhanced Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYENHEnhanced Risk
  • TOMORROWSLGTSlight Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Numerous severe storms likely. Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts possible across the area. Track NWS warnings if storms develop.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Cheswold peaks at about 78°F in July and bottoms near 36°F in January; August brings the heaviest rain (4.9 inches) and February the least (3.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January36°3.4″6
February38°3.1″7
March45°4.2″7
April56°3.7″7
May64°3.9″7
June73°4.6″7
July78°4.1″6
August76°4.9″6
September70°4.3″6
October59°4.1″5
November49°3.4″5
December40°4.0″7

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Cheswold's January averages 36°F and July 78°F — 42°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 47.6 inches over some 74 days.

No season owns Cheswold's rain: August reaches 4.9 inches across 5.7 days and February keeps 3.1 inches on 6.5, an even spread through Cheswold's year. That even rhythm groups Cheswold with places like Kenton, DE, Leipsic, DE and Clayton, DE.

The cool-season window in Cheswold starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Hold Cheswold's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Cheswold's last frost. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Cheswold and tender plants need cover. In Cheswold, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Cheswold's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Kenton, DE, Leipsic, DE, Clayton, DE, Smyrna, DE, Dover, DE.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Cheswold?
Cheswold's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Cheswold the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Cheswold?
Rainfall in Cheswold peaks in August near 4.9 inches, out of about 48 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Cheswold?
July is Cheswold's warmest month, averaging about 78°F.
What is the coldest month in Cheswold?
Cheswold bottoms out in January, with a mean near 36°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Cheswold?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in Cheswold; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Cheswold get?
Expect roughly 74 wet days a year in Cheswold.
What hardiness zone is Cheswold?
Cheswold's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 36°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Cheswold?
Cheswold's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Cheswold?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Cheswold in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Cheswold?
Current conditions for Cheswold and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Cheswold forecast updated?
The Cheswold forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cheswold?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Cheswold are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Cheswold?
The next few days in Cheswold's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Cheswold, Delaware occupies a warm-summer humid continental zone, with January means near 36°F and July around 78°F — a 42°F swing.

In a typical year Cheswold records about 48 inches of precipitation on around 74 days.

The 42°F gap between Cheswold's summer and winter, at 39.2°N, shapes Cheswold's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Cheswold

  • 19936
  • 19901
  • 19904

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.