What is the current water temperature in Wilmington?

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 26.67°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

80.0

°F

August 16, 09:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.4°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

Wilmington in August

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

38.8°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 80.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 stay about the same.

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 82.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 76.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 2	82.9°F	81.9°F	80.5°F
Aug 3	81.9°F	82.4°F	80.1°F
Aug 4	81.0°F	82.9°F	79.9°F
Aug 5	80.5°F	82.9°F	80.3°F
Aug 6	80.8°F	82.6°F	80.3°F
Aug 7	80.7°F	82.3°F	80.3°F
Aug 8	79.4°F	81.9°F	80.3°F
Aug 9	78.7°F	81.7°F	79.6°F
Aug 10	78.9°F	81.9°F	79.8°F
Aug 11	78.9°F	81.9°F	79.8°F
Aug 12	79.1°F	81.5°F	79.4°F
Aug 13	80.5°F	82.0°F	79.9°F
Aug 14	80.5°F	81.8°F	79.8°F
Aug 15	81.4°F	82.1°F	80.0°F
Aug 16	80.0°F	79.6°F	79.5°F
Aug 17	80.0°F	79.6°F	79.5°F
Aug 18	79.9°F	79.3°F	79.4°F
Aug 19	80.0°F	79.3°F	79.5°F
Aug 20	79.5°F	79.2°F	79.0°F
Aug 21	79.7°F	79.3°F	79.2°F
Aug 22	79.4°F	77.7°F	78.9°F
Aug 23	79.2°F	76.5°F	78.7°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.