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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

78.1

°F

July 1, 15:33

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.3°F

Tomorrow:

78.7°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

20:34

Day Length:

14 h. 56 min.

Wilmington in July

Minimum:

34.2°F

Average:

39.2°F

Maximum:

42.8°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 78.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°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 78.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 72.8°F on 2015.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.7°F, while the maximum might reach 80.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 17 69.2°F 75.2°F 72.1°F
Jun 18 69.0°F 76.4°F 72.5°F
Jun 19 69.8°F 76.1°F 72.5°F
Jun 20 72.2°F 76.7°F 73.1°F
Jun 21 72.0°F 77.4°F 73.5°F
Jun 22 71.8°F 78.3°F 73.5°F
Jun 23 73.6°F 79.2°F 73.9°F
Jun 24 75.7°F 79.7°F 74.2°F
Jun 25 78.1°F 80.0°F 74.9°F
Jun 26 77.8°F 78.3°F 75.3°F
Jun 27 78.2°F 77.6°F 75.2°F
Jun 28 77.9°F 78.8°F 75.5°F
Jun 29 76.9°F 78.9°F 75.7°F
Jun 30 77.3°F 78.5°F 75.8°F
Jul 1 78.1°F 76.4°F 75.7°F
Jul 2 78.7°F 78.6°F 76.2°F
Jul 3 79.0°F 78.4°F 76.6°F
Jul 4 79.0°F 79.4°F 76.6°F
Jul 5 79.4°F 79.1°F 76.9°F
Jul 6 79.9°F 79.8°F 77.5°F
Jul 7 80.7°F 82.1°F 78.2°F
Jul 8 80.9°F 81.5°F 78.4°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.