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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

April 8, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 61°F and a low of 46°F.

Today's Forecast — Wednesday, April 8

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 61°F / 46°F
  • Wind: NE 16 mph, gusts to 34 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 6.55 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:49 / 18:37
  • Daylight: 12.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 34 mph.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 54°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.55; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 38°F to 54°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 47%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 53°F, winds 14 mph, 53% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 60°F, winds 16 mph, 38% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 50°F, winds 11 mph, 60% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 50) — Good
  • PM2.5: 13.5 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 65°F and a low of 45°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.