Climatic Features : Delaware

Delaware enjoys a temperate and humid climate. The normal daily mean temperature in Wilmington is 54°F (12°C), ranging from 31°F (–1°C) in January to 76°F (24°C) in July. The average annual precipitation (1971–2000) was 42.8 in (108.7 cm) during 1971–2000. It receives about 21 in (53 cm) of snow fall each year. Wilmington's average share of sunshine is 55%—one of the lowest percentages among leading US cities.