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Cooler Pattern Ahead for Wilmington After a 87°/67° Day
May 30, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 87°F and a low of 67°F.
Today's Forecast — Saturday, May 30
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 87°F / 67°F
- Wind: WSW 15 mph, gusts to 30 mph
- Precipitation: 38% chance
- UV Index: 6.65 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:01 / 19:17
- Daylight: 14.3 hours (6.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 30 mph.
- Feels-like swing: up to 97°F.
- Sky cover: mostly cloudy (86% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.65; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 64°F to 97°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 70%
- Dew Point: Up to 79°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 79°F, 18% chance of precipitation, 73% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 84°F, 38% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 67% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 74°F, 13% chance of precipitation, 71% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 47) — Good
- PM2.5: 11.6 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 76°F and a low of 62°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.