WILMINGTON, Del. – Drivers across Delaware can expect an easy commute Tuesday morning as mostly clear skies and calm winds start the day. Conditions remain favorable for travel along I-95 and Route 1, with no major weather disruptions expected through the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a high near 80 before skies clear overnight. Temperatures will dip into the mid-50s, making for crisp evening air. Beginning Wednesday, October arrives with a run of sunshine, cooler highs near 71, and light north winds gusting up to 20 mph.
This stretch of fall weather will highlight Delaware’s seasonal shift, with sunny days followed by cool evenings in the low 50s. By Thursday, highs dip slightly to 70, keeping conditions pleasant for outdoor events and commutes. Friday brings another bright afternoon near 71 degrees, with dry skies holding steady into the weekend.
Residents planning weekend outings, including travel to the beaches or Brandywine Valley parks, should see ideal conditions. Highs return to the mid-70s by Saturday and Sunday, pairing warm afternoons with comfortable, sweater-worthy evenings in the upper 50s.
Forecasters say Delaware’s fall weather pattern appears stable, with no rain in sight through early next week. That means plenty of time for outdoor work, travel, or early October festivals. More advisories or changes could follow, but for now the First State enters the new month with sunshine and calm conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, Delaware
- Tuesday: High 80, mostly cloudy. Low 56.
- Wednesday: High 71, sunny. Low 51.
- Thursday: High 70, sunny. Low 50.
- Friday: High 71, mostly sunny. Low 52.
- Saturday: High 76, sunny. Low 56.
