Wilmington Weather: Slight rain showers, High of 78°F

Wilmington, North Carolina — Slight rain showers expected today with a high of 78°F and a low of 71°F.

Today's Forecast — Friday, May 22

• Conditions: Slight rain showers
• High / Low: 78°F / 71°F
• Wind: ESE 8 mph, gusts to 15 mph
• Precipitation: 48% chance, 0.07 inches expected over 2 hours
• UV Index: 8.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:05 / 19:11
• Daylight: 14.1 hours (1.9 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Expected rainfall: about 0.07 inches.
• Feels-like swing: up to 86°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.25; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 77°F to 86°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 87%
• Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, 48% chance of precipitation, 91% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 76°F, 36% chance of precipitation, 84% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 73°F, 91% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 31) — Good
• PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 82°F and a low of 69°F. 34% 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.