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Wilmington Forecast: Cloudy and 67°F
May 1, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 67°F and a low of 53°F.
Today's Forecast — Friday, May 1
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 67°F / 53°F
- Wind: NE 11 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 19% chance
- UV Index: 4.9 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:21 / 18:55
- Daylight: 13.6 hours (2.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sky cover: mostly cloudy (84% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 73%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 59°F, 78% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 66°F, winds 10 mph, 68% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 61°F, 19% chance of precipitation, 83% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 64) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 17.1 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Heavy rain with a high of 61°F and a low of 50°F. 84% chance of precipitation.
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.