Wilmington, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Wilmington, a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Tonight
61°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Wilmington
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 80°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph E | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 4% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph SE | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 8% |
| Friday | 80°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 9 mph S | 58% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 mph W | 58% |
| Saturday | 75°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 17% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 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 | 10% |
| Monday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 9 mph NW | 15% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph NW | 7% |
| Tuesday | 70°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 9 mph W | 15% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Wilmington (34.209, -77.886). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Wilmington
Last spring frost
Mar 19
First fall frost
Nov 20
Growing season
247 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Wilmington: nearby ZIP 28403 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wilmington Intl Ap, Nc (3.3 mi from Wilmington). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.