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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

73.7

°F

September 14, 23:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.0°F

Tomorrow:

73.9°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

19:13

Day Length:

12 h. 31 min.

Wilmington in September

Minimum:

33.4°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

41.6°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 78.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 71.0°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.4°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
Aug 31 76.0°F 76.2°F 77.1°F
Sep 1 75.1°F 76.1°F 77.1°F
Sep 2 74.6°F 76.2°F 76.7°F
Sep 3 74.5°F 77.8°F 76.4°F
Sep 4 74.6°F 76.9°F 76.6°F
Sep 5 75.0°F 75.5°F 76.8°F
Sep 6 75.0°F 75.1°F 76.7°F
Sep 7 75.5°F 74.7°F 76.4°F
Sep 8 74.4°F 74.0°F 75.8°F
Sep 9 74.3°F 75.4°F 75.9°F
Sep 10 73.6°F 74.2°F 75.6°F
Sep 11 72.5°F 73.8°F 75.1°F
Sep 12 72.3°F 72.7°F 74.7°F
Sep 13 74.0°F 73.1°F 74.5°F
Sep 14 73.7°F 73.4°F 74.4°F
Sep 15 73.9°F 74.3°F 74.6°F
Sep 16 73.5°F 74.4°F 74.2°F
Sep 17 73.3°F 74.3°F 74.0°F
Sep 18 73.4°F 74.0°F 74.0°F
Sep 19 73.5°F 73.6°F 74.1°F
Sep 20 73.4°F 73.5°F 74.1°F
Sep 21 73.0°F 73.2°F 73.7°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 64.4°F in Autumn.