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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Wilmington
June 9, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 68°F.
Today's Forecast — Tuesday, June 9
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 83°F / 68°F
- Wind: E 10 mph, gusts to 21 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 7.35 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:22
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (10.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 92°F.
- Sky cover: mostly cloudy (82% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.35; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 70°F to 92°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 73%
- Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 73°F, 82% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 82°F, 63% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 75°F, 81% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 52) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 90°F and a low of 70°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.
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