Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 87°F and a low of 74°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, May 28

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 87°F / 74°F
• Wind: W 14 mph, gusts to 29 mph
• Precipitation: 28% chance
• UV Index: 7.75 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:02 / 19:15
• Daylight: 14.2 hours (5.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.75; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 66%
• Dew Point: Up to 74°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 82°F, 15% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 74% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 85°F, 28% chance of precipitation, 61% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 81°F, 18% chance of precipitation, 67% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 42) — Good
• PM2.5: 20.8 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 83°F and a low of 67°F.

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.