Wilmington, DE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Wilmington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilmington.
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What is the weather usually like in Wilmington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,278 mm
- 12.0 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilmington: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON PORTER RSCH, DE US (USC00079605), adjusted for the elevation of Wilmington.
Wilmington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilmington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilmington?
Wilmington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wilmington is May–June and August–September. At 92 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Wilmington
What is the hottest month in Wilmington?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wilmington?
About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Wilmington?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilmington have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Wilmington in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Wilmington?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Wilmington weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Wilmington.
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