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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington
May 24, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 72°F.
Today's Forecast — Sunday, May 24
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 83°F / 72°F
- Wind: SSE 13 mph, gusts to 22 mph
- Precipitation: 33% chance
- UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:04 / 19:13
- Daylight: 14.2 hours (6.9 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 90°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 78°F to 90°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 80%
- Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 78°F, 22% chance of precipitation, 84% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 80°F, 33% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 74% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 73°F, 17% chance of precipitation, 88% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 27 (peak 31) — Good
- PM2.5: 3.7 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 85°F and a low of 71°F. 25% 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.