Wilmington, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
77°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 77°F | Sunny | 10 mph E | 0% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 79°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph E | 4% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 7 mph SE | 9% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph S | 9% |
| Friday | 79°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 9 mph S | 56% |
| Friday Night | 60°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 mph W | 56% |
| Saturday | 75°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 16% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph N | 8% |
| Sunday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NE | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 11% |
| Monday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 9 mph NW | 15% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph NW | 15% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Wilmington, NC
Last spring frost
Mar 20
First fall frost
Nov 15
Growing season
241 days
Hardiness zone
8b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wilmington 7 Se, Nc (2.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.