- humidity: 53%
- wind: 6-0mph
- cloud cover: 0%
Next 7 days
Today
21°F
/
14°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 7:07 am
sunset: 5:19 pm
humidity: 49%
wind: 16-25mph
dew point: 3°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 33%
Saturday
23°F
/
17°F
snow
sunrise: 7:06 am
sunset: 5:21 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 25-32mph
dew point: 10°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
snow volume: 0.09"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
25°F
/
20°F
light snow
sunrise: 7:05 am
sunset: 5:22 pm
humidity: 73%
wind: 32-44mph
dew point: 15°F
pressure: 1008hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
snow volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
31°F
/
18°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:04 am
sunset: 5:23 pm
humidity: 56%
wind: 23-35mph
dew point: 16°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 1%
Tuesday
36°F
/
24°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:03 am
sunset: 5:24 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 15-29mph
dew point: 23°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 7%
Wednesday
39°F
/
29°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 7:02 am
sunset: 5:25 pm
humidity: 67%
wind: 11-20mph
dew point: 28°F
pressure: 1022hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.26"
cloud cover: 95%
Thursday
38°F
/
31°F
rain and snow
sunrise: 7:01 am
sunset: 5:26 pm
humidity: 93%
wind: 22-36mph
dew point: 30°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.12"
snow volume: 0.09"
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
37°F
/
24°F
light rain
sunrise: 7:00 am
sunset: 5:28 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 20-31mph
dew point: 21°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.04"
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
Cold Weather Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 8:24:00 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, until 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
4 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
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 both Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as
low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 6 below possible.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset,
and Wicomico Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday
to 1 AM EST Sunday. 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
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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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