Wilmington
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Wilmington month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Wilmington are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and July the wettest (about 141 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3 | -2.1 | 92 | 6.1 |
| February | 8.3 | -0.7 | 90 | 6.8 |
| March | 12.3 | 2.3 | 105 | 8.1 |
| April | 17.7 | 7.5 | 107 | 8.9 |
| May | 22.5 | 12.7 | 137 | 9.4 |
| June | 27.7 | 17.8 | 110 | 11.3 |
| July | 30.5 | 21.3 | 141 | 11.6 |
| August | 28.9 | 20.2 | 140 | 10.6 |
| September | 25.8 | 17.0 | 116 | 8.9 |
| October | 19.9 | 11.3 | 97 | 8.0 |
| November | 12.9 | 4.5 | 79 | 7.5 |
| December | 7.4 | 0.0 | 107 | 5.8 |
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01 · OverviewWilmington, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Wilmington took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Wilmington
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Wilmington
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Wilmington
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Wilmington
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Wilmington
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Wilmington
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01 · Q&AWhere is Wilmington located and what are its coordinates?
Wilmington is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 39.7460, -75.5466, with an elevation of 28 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Wilmington?
Wilmington has a recorded population of approximately 70,898 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Wilmington?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Wilmington include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Wilmington?
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