Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 78°F and a low of 53°F.

Today's Forecast — Wednesday, May 13

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 78°F / 53°F
• Wind: E 10 mph, gusts to 16 mph
• Precipitation: 5% chance
• UV Index: 7.95 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:11 / 19:05
• Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.95; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 60%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 68°F, 64% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 77°F, 50% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 67°F, 82% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 53 (peak 76) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Mainly clear with a high of 82°F and a low of 61°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.