Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 53°F.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, March 21

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 83°F / 53°F
• Wind: WSW 11 mph, gusts to 22 mph
• Precipitation: 10% chance
• UV Index: 6.3 — High — sunscreen recommended
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:13 / 18:24
• Daylight: 12.2 hours (11.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 45%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 63°F, winds 10 mph, 52% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 82°F, 34% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 68°F, 63% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 62) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 18.9 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 86°F and a low of 60°F.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.