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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

April 9, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Partly cloudy expected today with a high of 68°F and a low of 42°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, April 9

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • High / Low: 68°F / 42°F
  • Wind: NE 13 mph, gusts to 27 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:47 / 18:38
  • Daylight: 12.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 64%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 53°F, winds 10 mph, 72% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 67°F, winds 13 mph, 54% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 58°F, 72% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 50) — Good
  • PM2.5: 13.5 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Clear sky with a high of 74°F and a low of 47°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.