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Delaware Weather: 70% Rain Chance Thursday, Nov. 5 in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE – Wilmington residents can expect a warm stretch of November weather before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Thursday, November 5. Rain chances are expected to climb to 70%, wi
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-03T09:23:04.554Z
Wilmington, DE – Wilmington residents can expect a warm stretch of November weather before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Thursday, November 5. Rain chances are expected to climb to 70%, with some thunderstorms potentially producing heavy rainfall before cooler conditions settle in over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington will reach a high near 72 degrees Tuesday, November 3, after areas of morning fog clear. Wednesday is expected to be even warmer, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to approximately 75 degrees before clouds increase overnight.
Rain and Thunderstorms Possible Thursday The biggest weather change arrives Thursday, November 5, when showers become likely across Wilmington.
Forecasters expect a 70% chance of precipitation, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Temperatures will remain mild, reaching a high near 73 degrees.
The National Weather Service indicates that rainfall amounts will generally remain under one tenth of an inch, except where thunderstorms produce heavier precipitation.
Rain remains likely Thursday night, with another 70% precipitation chance and temperatures falling to around 60 degrees.
By Friday, November 6, Wilmington will continue facing a 50% chance of rain, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees.
Residents traveling Thursday afternoon or evening should prepare for wet roads and potentially reduced visibility during periods of heavier rainfall.
Cooler Weekend Follows Midweek Warmth Conditions are expected to improve Saturday, November 7, as mostly sunny skies return and temperatures reach approximately 68 degrees.
Saturday night will turn cooler, with temperatures falling to around 46 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, brings another mostly sunny day, although daytime temperatures will only reach approximately 61 degrees.
Overnight lows could fall to around 44 degrees Sunday night, marking a noticeable change from the mild temperatures earlier in the week.
Monday, November 9, brings another chance of rain, with partly sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees.
The transition from Wednesday's forecast high of 75 degrees to Sunday's 61 degrees represents a 14 degree drop in daytime temperatures.
Full Wilmington Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Areas of fog before 9 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies. High near 72°F. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with patchy fog developing after midnight and a low near 51°F. Wednesday, November 4: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 75°F. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 59°F. Thursday, November 5: Showers likely, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Some thunderstorms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73°F and a 70% precipitation chance. Thursday night brings rain likely, a low near 60°F and another 70% precipitation chance. Friday, November 6: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain and a high near 72°F. Friday night brings a 40% chance of rain before 1 a.m., with a low near 54°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 68°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 46°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 61°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 44°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 61°F.