Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 84°F and a low of 70°F.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, May 23

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 84°F / 70°F
• Wind: SE 13 mph, gusts to 19 mph
• Precipitation: 22% chance
• UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:04 / 19:12
• Daylight: 14.1 hours (11.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Feels-like swing: up to 89°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 76°F to 89°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 74%
• Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Partly cloudy, 78°F, 79% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 83°F, winds 12 mph, 65% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Partly cloudy, 75°F, 22% chance of precipitation, 87% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 27 (peak 30) — Good
• PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Light drizzle with a high of 81°F and a low of 71°F. 47% 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.