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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

59.5

°F

November 2, 10:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

10 h. 27 min.

Wilmington in November

Minimum:

33.0°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

44.2°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 59.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.3°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 61.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.0°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 19 64.3°F 62.7°F 63.7°F
Oct 20 63.5°F 63.1°F 63.4°F
Oct 21 63.6°F 63.0°F 63.2°F
Oct 22 63.7°F 64.0°F 63.3°F
Oct 23 62.8°F 63.4°F 62.9°F
Oct 24 62.2°F 62.5°F 62.4°F
Oct 25 62.0°F 61.8°F 61.9°F
Oct 26 60.9°F 60.9°F 61.4°F
Oct 27 60.8°F 60.1°F 61.0°F
Oct 28 61.0°F 60.3°F 60.7°F
Oct 29 60.7°F 59.8°F 60.4°F
Oct 30 60.1°F 59.2°F 59.8°F
Oct 31 59.8°F 57.9°F 59.5°F
Nov 1 59.5°F 58.5°F 59.2°F
Nov 2 59.5°F 58.4°F 59.2°F
Nov 3 59.2°F 57.7°F 58.9°F
Nov 4 58.4°F 56.6°F 58.1°F
Nov 5 58.4°F 58.2°F 58.1°F
Nov 6 58.4°F 57.9°F 58.1°F
Nov 7 58.1°F 57.0°F 57.8°F
Nov 8 57.7°F 55.7°F 57.4°F
Nov 9 56.6°F 55.0°F 56.2°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 94 swimming days.
The warmest water in Wilmington was recorded on August 3, 2020, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.1°F in Winter, 52.2°F in Spring, 77.1°F in Summer, and 64.5°F in Autumn.