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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

May 14, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Partly cloudy expected today with a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, May 14

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • High / Low: 80°F / 60°F
  • Wind: WNW 14 mph, gusts to 21 mph
  • Precipitation: 3% chance
  • UV Index: 8.0 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:10 / 19:05
  • Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.0; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 47%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 69°F, 73% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 79°F, winds 13 mph, 31% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 67°F, 31% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 50) — Good
  • PM2.5: 10.4 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Clear sky with a high of 78°F and a low of 51°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.