August 2016 ranks as the warmest August since records began in 1895. Below normal precipitation also characterized Delaware’s climate in August 2016.

Above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in the summer season of 2016.

Above normal temperatures and precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in July 2016.

Near normal temperatures and precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in June 2016.

Below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in May 2016.

Near normal temperatures and precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in the spring of 2016.

Below normal temperatures and precipitation characterized Delaware’s climate in April 2016.

Although March 2016 was the 4th warmest since records began in 1895, snowfall for the month was near normal.

Wilmington New Castle County Airport set a record for warmest temperature for March 9th.

After a record-breaking February last year, February 2016 returned with warmer and wetter conditions than 1981-2010 normal values.