Water temperature in Wilmington
66.3
°F
October 15, 13:21
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
66.9°FTomorrow:
65.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 11 min.Wilmington in October
Minimum:
33.2°FAverage:
38.4°FMaximum:
42.1°FSea water temperature in Wilmington today
As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 66.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 62.9°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Wilmington
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 71.8°F | 69.6°F | 70.0°F |
| Oct 2 | 72.6°F | 69.2°F | 69.9°F |
| Oct 3 | 71.9°F | 68.7°F | 69.4°F |
| Oct 4 | 70.7°F | 70.2°F | 69.2°F |
| Oct 5 | 70.5°F | 70.3°F | 69.0°F |
| Oct 6 | 71.8°F | 69.7°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 7 | 71.3°F | 70.4°F | 68.4°F |
| Oct 8 | 71.6°F | 71.3°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 9 | 71.6°F | 70.0°F | 68.1°F |
| Oct 10 | 70.1°F | 69.7°F | 67.8°F |
| Oct 11 | 68.7°F | 69.1°F | 67.1°F |
| Oct 12 | 68.3°F | 68.8°F | 66.8°F |
| Oct 13 | 67.6°F | 67.2°F | 66.3°F |
| Oct 14 | 66.9°F | 67.9°F | 66.0°F |
| Oct 15 | 66.3°F | 67.4°F | 65.5°F |
| Oct 16 | 65.9°F | 65.0°F | 65.1°F |
| Oct 17 | 65.5°F | 64.4°F | 64.8°F |
| Oct 18 | 65.2°F | 64.7°F | 64.5°F |
| Oct 19 | 64.3°F | 62.9°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 20 | 63.9°F | 61.1°F | 63.1°F |
| Oct 21 | 63.7°F | 61.9°F | 62.9°F |
| Oct 22 | 63.7°F | 62.5°F | 62.9°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.