Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 88°F and a low of 73°F.

Today's Forecast — Tuesday, May 26

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 88°F / 73°F
• Wind: SSW 13 mph, gusts to 24 mph
• Precipitation: 7% chance
• UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:03 / 19:14
• Daylight: 14.2 hours (11.9 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 67%
• Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 74% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 87°F, winds 12 mph, 57% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 78°F, 80% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 27 (peak 30) — Good
• PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 87°F and a low of 72°F. 48% 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.