Local weather forecast

Weather in Wilmington, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409 + more

Sunny
Now55°F

Sunny

High / Low80° / 53°
Rain chance2%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny55°4% rain
10 AMSunny67°1% rain
11 AMSunny71°1% rain
12 PMSunny74°0% rain
1 PMSunny77°0% rain
2 PMSunny79°0% rain
3 PMSunny80°0% rain
4 PMSunny80°0% rain
5 PMSunny79°0% rain
6 PMSunny75°1% rain
7 PMSunny68°1% rain
8 PMClear66°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
80° 53°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
81° 56°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
83° 57°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity61%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph NNW
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:03 PM
Moonrise06:55 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 80°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 12%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 26 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Wilmington

Forecast high80°F +6°
Forecast low53°F -4°
Rain chance2% +2 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 2%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

71°F, 1% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 2%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wilmington

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Wilmington is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.23°N latitude and 77.94°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Wilmington weather today

Sunny and 55°F in Wilmington, NC. Today's high is 80°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wilmington

Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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