Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Mainly clear expected today with a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F.

Today's Forecast — Wednesday, May 20

• Conditions: Mainly clear
• High / Low: 86°F / 65°F
• Wind: SSE 12 mph, gusts to 17 mph
• Precipitation: 3% chance
• UV Index: 8.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:06 / 19:10
• Daylight: 14.1 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Feels-like swing: up to 93°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 67°F to 93°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 64%
• Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 77°F, 68% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, winds 11 mph, 55% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 74°F, 83% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 49) — Good
• PM2.5: 14.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 87°F and a low of 68°F. 15% 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.