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Water temperature in Wilmington

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wilmington. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Wilmington now

75.5

°F

September 7, 08:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.0°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

19:24

Day Length:

12 h. 48 min.

Wilmington in September

Minimum:

33.4°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

41.6°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 75.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 81.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 71.1°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 24 77.9°F 75.8°F 78.7°F
Aug 25 76.8°F 76.1°F 78.4°F
Aug 26 78.1°F 76.1°F 78.2°F
Aug 27 76.7°F 76.8°F 78.0°F
Aug 28 76.6°F 76.8°F 77.8°F
Aug 29 76.0°F 77.6°F 77.6°F
Aug 30 76.2°F 76.7°F 77.5°F
Aug 31 76.0°F 76.2°F 77.1°F
Sep 1 75.1°F 76.1°F 77.1°F
Sep 2 74.6°F 76.2°F 76.7°F
Sep 3 74.5°F 77.8°F 76.4°F
Sep 4 74.6°F 76.9°F 76.6°F
Sep 5 75.0°F 75.5°F 76.8°F
Sep 6 75.0°F 75.1°F 76.7°F
Sep 7 75.5°F 74.7°F 76.5°F
Sep 8 75.0°F 74.0°F 76.0°F
Sep 9 75.1°F 75.4°F 76.0°F
Sep 10 74.8°F 74.2°F 75.8°F
Sep 11 74.4°F 73.8°F 75.4°F
Sep 12 73.9°F 72.7°F 74.9°F
Sep 13 73.6°F 73.1°F 74.6°F
Sep 14 73.4°F 73.4°F 74.4°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.

Sea water temperature in Wilmington by month

In Wilmington, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 93 swimming days.
The warmest water in Wilmington was recorded on August 3, 2020, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 6, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.3°F in Winter, 51.8°F in Spring, 76.8°F in Summer, and 64.5°F in Autumn.