Dover, Delaware Weather
Dover, Delaware — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Dover, Kent County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Dover. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Dover is published on the Chandelle Airport (K0N4) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Dover have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Dover: Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (KDOV) 6 km · Delaware Airpark (K33N) 9 km · Summit Airport (KEVY) 44 km · Millville Municipal Airport (KMIV) 45 km · Bucks Airport (K00N) 46 km
Conditions reported at K0N4 describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Dover specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Dover, Delaware
Dover, Delaware, unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, a place where the Tidewater's subtle influence can be felt in the air, carrying the faintest hint of salt and marsh. It lies 24.2 miles south-west of Bridgeton, NJ (from Bridgeton, NJ: bearing 220°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north of Rising Sun-Lebanon. Its history is deeply entwined with the fertile soil of Kent County, a legacy of agriculture that still shapes the surrounding vistas of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze. Founded in the early colonial era, Dover quickly became a vital hub for trade and governance, its early economy built on the bounty of the land and its strategic position along waterways that once served as vital arteries. The economy today retains echoes of this past, with a strong presence in government and education, supported by a burgeoning service sector that caters to the needs of its residents and visitors alike. The cultural character of Dover is one of quiet dignity and a welcoming, neighborly spirit, a place where the pace of life allows for reflection and connection. Among its notable landmarks, the iconic Old State House stands as a proud sentinel to centuries of history, its brickwork a warm, enduring presence against the often bright Delaware sky. The Dover International Speedway draws throngs of racing enthusiasts, a vibrant testament to the energy that can pulse through this otherwise tranquil setting. For academic pursuits, Delaware State University and Wesley College offer enriching educational environments, fostering intellectual growth within the community. While no single sports team dominates national headlines, the spirit of local competition thrives, and the city has been home to several celebrated individuals who have made their mark on the world stage.
Live animated radar for Dover and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Dover, Kent County, Delaware |
| Coordinates | 39.158168°N, 75.524368°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 19901, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906 |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dover, Delaware Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dover, Delaware, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dover includes coordinates 39.158168°N, 75.524368°W, situated in Kent County. ZIP code 19901, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906. Telephone area code: 302. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
