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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

May 25, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 87°F and a low of 72°F.

Today's Forecast — Monday, May 25

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 87°F / 72°F
  • Wind: S 12 mph, gusts to 24 mph
  • Precipitation: 17% chance
  • UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:03 / 19:13
  • Daylight: 14.2 hours (10.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Feels-like swing: up to 93°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 78°F to 93°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 80°F, 17% chance of precipitation, 73% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 86°F, 14% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 58% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 77°F, 79% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 24 (peak 26) — Good
  • PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 88°F and a low of 73°F. 30% 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.