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Wilmington in January

Find out everything about the water temperature in Wilmington in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:

32.1 °F

Average:

37.5 °F

Maximum:

45.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington in January

In the city of Wilmington, the month of January is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 32.1°F on January 19, 2018, with an average temperature being 37.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 45.1°F on January 2, 2016.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In January, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 37.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Jan 1 39.5°F 40.5°F 35.2°F
Jan 2 39.6°F 40.6°F 37.5°F
Jan 3 39.6°F 43.1°F 37.5°F
Jan 4 39.2°F 43.8°F 37.3°F
Jan 5 39.1°F 41.5°F 37.4°F
Jan 6 39.3°F 43.4°F 37.3°F
Jan 7 38.9°F 42.8°F 38.0°F
Jan 8 38.5°F 41.9°F 37.8°F
Jan 9 38.4°F 41.6°F 38.5°F
Jan 10 38.3°F 41.1°F 38.9°F
Jan 11 38.6°F 44.2°F 38.9°F
Jan 12 38.3°F 42.7°F 39.0°F
Jan 13 38.2°F 42.2°F 38.7°F
Jan 14 37.8°F 41.0°F 38.5°F
Jan 15 37.3°F 42.4°F 38.1°F
Jan 16 36.8°F 41.7°F 39.6°F
Jan 17 37.2°F 41.0°F 40.2°F
Jan 18 36.8°F 39.4°F 38.7°F
Jan 19 36.6°F 38.7°F 40.1°F
Jan 20 36.3°F 37.0°F 39.7°F
Jan 21 36.2°F 37.7°F 38.4°F
Jan 22 36.2°F 37.5°F 40.3°F
Jan 23 36.0°F 36.8°F 39.7°F
Jan 24 36.1°F 35.7°F 39.3°F
Jan 25 36.1°F 35.7°F 40.3°F
Jan 26 36.2°F 37.8°F 40.0°F
Jan 27 36.3°F 36.9°F 39.9°F
Jan 28 36.4°F 38.6°F 39.7°F
Jan 29 36.4°F 38.3°F 39.3°F
Jan 30 36.3°F 38.0°F 38.9°F
Jan 31 36.4°F 37.9°F 39.6°F

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. January's average temperature is a slight drop from December's average of 43.6°F. In February, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 36.6°F.