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Announcement: Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch

June 2026 – Warm and Dry Across Delaware

Climate Update

Posted on July 16, 2026 | by Dan Leathers

Delaware Drought Status
Watch

May 2026 – Continued Dry Across Delaware

Climate Update
June 30, 2026
April 2026 – Very Warm and Dry Across Delaware

Climate Update
May 20, 2026
March 2026 – Very Warm with Below Normal Precipitation Across Delaware

Climate Update
April 27, 2026

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Delaware Quick Facts

Land Area

1,982 mi²
*second smallest in U.S.

Population

1,059,952
US Census PEP, V2025

Avg Annual
Temperature

54°F *
58.1°F coastal
* in New Castle County

Avg. Annual
Precipitation

45 inches

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