What is the current water temperature in Wilmington?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Wilmington?

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 18.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.4

°F

May 20, 01:41

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.0°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

20:15

Day Length:

14 h. 32 min.

Wilmington in May

Minimum:

35.5°F

Average:

39.1°F

Maximum:

43.1°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 64.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 68.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 57.3°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.5°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
May 6	60.5°F	57.7°F	55.7°F
May 7	60.2°F	57.2°F	55.9°F
May 8	59.9°F	57.2°F	56.3°F
May 9	63.5°F	58.4°F	56.8°F
May 10	62.9°F	57.7°F	56.7°F
May 11	62.7°F	57.1°F	56.5°F
May 12	63.8°F	59.3°F	57.6°F
May 13	64.1°F	59.8°F	57.9°F
May 14	64.9°F	60.5°F	58.7°F
May 15	62.2°F	61.5°F	59.4°F
May 16	62.8°F	62.6°F	60.4°F
May 17	63.5°F	61.6°F	61.2°F
May 18	64.0°F	62.3°F	61.8°F
May 19	63.3°F	61.9°F	61.5°F
May 20	64.4°F	63.0°F	62.6°F
May 21	64.0°F	62.0°F	62.2°F
May 22	64.2°F	63.2°F	62.4°F
May 23	64.2°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
May 24	64.3°F	63.6°F	62.5°F
May 25	64.1°F	63.9°F	62.3°F
May 26	65.2°F	65.3°F	63.4°F
May 27	65.6°F	64.1°F	63.9°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.

Sea water temperature in Wilmington by month

In Wilmington, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 89 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, 51.3°F in Spring, 76.3°F in Summer, and 64.2°F in Autumn.