Climate Wilmington - North Carolina
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 56 | 60 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 87 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 36 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 60 | 69 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.76 | 3.62 | 4.21 | 2.82 | 4.49 | 5.18 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 90 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 68 | 59 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 73 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 45 | 38 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 7.48 | 7.41 | 7.84 | 3.89 | 3.29 | 3.62 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What is the average weather in Wilmington, North Carolina?
Wilmington experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cool winters. The area is wet overall, with a moderate pattern of wetter summers, where heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can occur. Despite the high annual precipitation, snowfall is typically light.
Wilmington Climate Graph - North Carolina Climate Chart
Daily normals Wilmington - North Carolina - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 57.7 | 37.0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 57.6 | 36.9 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 57.5 | 36.8 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 57.4 | 36.7 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 5 Jan | 57.3 | 36.6 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 6 Jan | 57.2 | 36.5 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 7 Jan | 57.2 | 36.4 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 8 Jan | 57.1 | 36.4 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 9 Jan | 57.0 | 36.3 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 10 Jan | 57.0 | 36.2 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 11 Jan | 57.0 | 36.2 | 1.31 | 1.31 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 12 Jan | 56.9 | 36.1 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 13 Jan | 56.9 | 36.1 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 14 Jan | 56.9 | 36.1 | 1.67 | 1.67 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 15 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 16 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 17 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 18 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 19 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 20 Jan | 56.9 | 36.0 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 21 Jan | 57.0 | 36.0 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 22 Jan | 57.0 | 36.1 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 23 Jan | 57.1 | 36.1 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 24 Jan | 57.2 | 36.1 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 25 Jan | 57.2 | 36.2 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 26 Jan | 57.3 | 36.2 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 27 Jan | 57.4 | 36.3 | 3.29 | 3.29 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 28 Jan | 57.5 | 36.4 | 3.42 | 3.42 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 29 Jan | 57.6 | 36.4 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 30 Jan | 57.7 | 36.5 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 31 Jan | 57.9 | 36.6 | 3.81 | 3.81 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
Weather history Wilmington - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 91.9 | 72.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 02 Sep | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 03 Sep | 91.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 04 Sep | 93.9 | 73.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 97.0 | 72.0 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 87.1 | 70.0 | 1.94 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 84.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 84.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 84.9 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Sep | 89.1 | 69.1 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Sep | 91.0 | 77.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Sep | 89.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Sep | 91.0 | 77.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
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Past weather Wilmington
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 89.9 ºF | 56 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 72.0 ºF | 36 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.43 inch | 3.76 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 97.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 84.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 77.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 66.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Wilmington - North Carolina
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | New Hanover | |
| City | Wilmington | |
| Zip Code | 28401 | |
| Longitude | -77.94 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 34.23 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 36ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Wilmington - North Carolina
| Local Time | 05:44 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:17 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Wilmington - North Carolina
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Wilmington weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 74ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 54ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 57.61 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 1 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Wilmington
Longitude: -77.9447, Latitude: 34.2257
Average weather Wilmington, NC - 28401
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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