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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 98°F in Wilmington
July 2, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 89°F to 98°F, lows from 68°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 98°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.65 inches.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 29 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/2 | Clear sky | 89° / 68° | 1% | 13 mph |
| Friday 7/3 | Clear sky | 92° / 70° | 1% | 16 mph |
| Saturday 7/4 | Overcast | 96° / 72° | 1% | 18 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Clear sky | 98° / 74° | 2% | 22 mph |
| Monday 7/6 | Dense drizzle | 98° / 75° | 19% / 0.05" | 21 mph |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Moderate drizzle | 96° / 74° | 47% / 0.17" | 29 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Moderate rain showers | 96° / 74° | 58% / 0.43" | 17 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 2
- Conditions: Clear sky
- High / Low: 89°F / 68°F
- Wind: ESE 10 mph, gusts to 13 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance
- UV Index: 8.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:04 / 19:27
- Daylight: 14.4 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 96°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 73°F to 96°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 60%
- Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 80°F, 72% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 88°F, 47% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 79°F, 68% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 51) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 15.1 µg/m³
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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