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