Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 90°F and a low of 65°F.

Today's Forecast — Friday, April 17

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 90°F / 65°F
• Wind: SW 11 mph, gusts to 22 mph
• Precipitation: 1% chance
• UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:37 / 18:44
• Daylight: 13.1 hours (11.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 48%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 61% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 88°F, 33% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 74°F, 54% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 52 (peak 71) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 86°F and a low of 63°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.