Wilmington, NC 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.
This week in Wilmington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilmington
What is the weather usually like in Wilmington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,528 mm
- 0.9 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilmington: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON INTL AP, NC US (USW00013748), adjusted for the elevation of Wilmington.
Wilmington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilmington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilmington?
Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,528 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Wilmington is April–May and September–October. At 30 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 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilmington?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Wilmington?
About 60.1 inches (1,528 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wilmington?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilmington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Wilmington in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 45°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Wilmington?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 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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