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 12.85°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.

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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.

55.1

°F

November 21, 04:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

16:42

Day Length:

9 h. 48 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 55.1°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 3.3°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 48.8°F on 2014.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	60.7°F	57.7°F	57.6°F
Nov 8	59.4°F	56.6°F	57.3°F
Nov 9	58.4°F	57.0°F	56.3°F
Nov 10	57.7°F	56.2°F	55.6°F
Nov 11	57.6°F	55.5°F	55.5°F
Nov 12	57.2°F	56.1°F	55.1°F
Nov 13	57.5°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Nov 14	56.7°F	54.6°F	54.6°F
Nov 15	57.5°F	54.2°F	54.2°F
Nov 16	56.6°F	53.6°F	53.7°F
Nov 17	56.5°F	53.1°F	53.7°F
Nov 18	55.7°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Nov 19	55.1°F	54.0°F	53.1°F
Nov 20	55.5°F	54.1°F	52.8°F
Nov 21	55.1°F	53.0°F	51.9°F
Nov 22	54.7°F	52.9°F	51.4°F
Nov 23	54.2°F	52.6°F	50.9°F
Nov 24	53.8°F	51.8°F	50.5°F
Nov 25	53.3°F	51.2°F	50.1°F
Nov 26	52.4°F	50.3°F	49.1°F
Nov 27	52.2°F	49.8°F	48.9°F
Nov 28	51.7°F	49.9°F	48.5°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, 51.4°F in Spring, 76.5°F in Summer, and 64.3°F in Autumn.