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 5.73°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.

42.3

°F

December 21, 12:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

42.6°F

Tomorrow:

42.1°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:41

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Wilmington in December

Minimum:

34.8°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

42.7°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 42.3°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 0.5°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 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 46.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 39.8°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

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 42.2°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
Dec 7	43.7°F	45.4°F	45.6°F
Dec 8	43.4°F	45.3°F	45.2°F
Dec 9	43.3°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Dec 10	43.3°F	44.4°F	44.7°F
Dec 11	43.0°F	44.1°F	44.1°F
Dec 12	42.8°F	44.3°F	44.0°F
Dec 13	43.8°F	44.3°F	43.9°F
Dec 14	43.4°F	43.4°F	43.6°F
Dec 15	42.8°F	42.7°F	43.5°F
Dec 16	41.8°F	43.2°F	43.3°F
Dec 17	41.3°F	42.7°F	42.7°F
Dec 18	41.7°F	42.4°F	43.0°F
Dec 19	41.7°F	44.7°F	42.9°F
Dec 20	42.6°F	43.9°F	42.1°F
Dec 21	42.3°F	43.6°F	41.8°F
Dec 22	42.1°F	43.6°F	41.6°F
Dec 23	42.1°F	43.3°F	41.6°F
Dec 24	42.4°F	42.9°F	41.9°F
Dec 25	42.5°F	43.0°F	42.0°F
Dec 26	42.3°F	42.6°F	41.8°F
Dec 27	42.1°F	42.4°F	41.6°F
Dec 28	42.0°F	42.4°F	41.5°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.