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Cooler Pattern Ahead for Wilmington After a 87°/67° Day

May 30, 2026 weather, forecast
Cooler Pattern Ahead for Wilmington After a 87°/67° Day

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.