Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 70°F and a low of 50°F.

Today's Forecast — Tuesday, May 12

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 70°F / 50°F
• Wind: NE 14 mph, gusts to 22 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 7.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:11 / 19:04
• Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sky cover: mostly cloudy (98% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.05; 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): Overcast, 60°F, winds 10 mph, 57% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 70°F, winds 13 mph, 37% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 61°F, 57% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 53 (peak 62) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 75°F and a low of 57°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.