Local weather forecast

Weather in Wilmington, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409 + more

Sunny
Now88°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 74°
Rain chance10%
Wind5 mph
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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:49AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:49AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Bladen County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny88°8% rain
1 PMSunny93°6% rain
2 PMSunny94°5% rain
3 PMSunny94°4% rain
4 PMSunny93°4% rain
5 PMSunny92°4% rain
6 PMSunny90°5% rain
7 PMSunny86°9% rain
8 PMSunny83°11% rain
9 PMClear82°11% rain
10 PMClear81°11% rain
11 PMClear80°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 74°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
98° 75°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
96° 77°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like103°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind5 mph W
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:30 AM
Sunset08:03 PM
Moonrise04:36 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 103°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

88°F, 8% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 11%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Wilmington weather today

Sunny and 88°F in Wilmington, NC. Today's high is 94°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wilmington

Sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 08:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 98°F and a low near 75°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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