Water temperature in Wilmington
68.4
°F
May 21, 23:50
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
68.1°FTomorrow:
69.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 32 min.Wilmington in May
Minimum:
35.5°FAverage:
39.3°FMaximum:
43.1°FSea water temperature in Wilmington today
As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 68.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 6.3°F higher 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 rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Wilmington
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | 61.3°F | 62.9°F | 57.2°F |
| May 8 | 60.7°F | 61.6°F | 57.3°F |
| May 9 | 61.4°F | 60.5°F | 57.5°F |
| May 10 | 61.4°F | 60.2°F | 57.2°F |
| May 11 | 61.1°F | 59.9°F | 56.9°F |
| May 12 | 59.1°F | 60.3°F | 57.3°F |
| May 13 | 61.4°F | 62.4°F | 58.2°F |
| May 14 | 62.3°F | 63.6°F | 59.1°F |
| May 15 | 62.7°F | 63.9°F | 59.9°F |
| May 16 | 63.7°F | 64.2°F | 60.8°F |
| May 17 | 63.9°F | 64.3°F | 61.4°F |
| May 18 | 63.9°F | 63.9°F | 61.6°F |
| May 19 | 65.5°F | 64.0°F | 61.8°F |
| May 20 | 68.1°F | 62.9°F | 63.0°F |
| May 21 | 68.4°F | 63.0°F | 62.1°F |
| May 22 | 69.0°F | 62.2°F | 62.7°F |
| May 23 | 69.0°F | 61.4°F | 62.7°F |
| May 24 | 69.2°F | 62.9°F | 62.9°F |
| May 25 | 69.3°F | 62.4°F | 63.0°F |
| May 26 | 70.0°F | 62.6°F | 63.7°F |
| May 27 | 70.4°F | 62.3°F | 64.1°F |
| May 28 | 71.2°F | 62.7°F | 64.9°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.