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Wilmington Forecast: Cloudy and 67°F

May 1, 2026 weather, forecast
Wilmington Forecast: Cloudy and 67°F

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.