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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

May 24, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

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.