Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina
Current Weather
Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: ESE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 59°F
Thu
H: 79°F
L: 63°F
Fri
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 67°F
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM3:29 AM - 4:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 9:03AM EDT until October 7 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 9:03 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 2:27PM EDT until October 7 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 7 at 2:27PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.9°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM3:29 AM - 4:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.4°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 5.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 5:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:12 AM - 2:42 AM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM4:34 AM - 6:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.5°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:57 AM - 3:27 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
5:34 PM - 7:04 PM5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:41 AM - 4:11 AM12:24 AM - 2:54 PM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.1°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:40 PM
Moonset: 7:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:26 AM - 4:56 AM1:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Minor Periods
6:31 PM - 8:01 PM7:43 AM - 9:13 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5