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Weather in Wilmington, North Carolina

11:45 PM

Now

19° F

Feels Like 14°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 7 mph

Humidity 73 %

Today

Day 39°

Night 16°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 8 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 4

Wilmington Weather Forecast Updated

57 minutes ago

Last updated on February 01, 2026 at 10:48 PM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (February 1, 2025)

Day

70°

Night

39°

Wind

11 mph

UV Index

Precipitation

1 %

Air Quality in Wilmington

NOW

43 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 4.11 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 4.87 µg/m³

O₃ 0.046 ppm

NO₂ 1.5 ppb

SO₂ 1.1 ppb

CO 0.15 ppm

NH₃ 0.34 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 4.11 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 4.87 µg/m³

O₃ – 91.03 µg/m³

NO₂ – 2.73 µg/m³

SO₂ – 2.78 µg/m³

CO – 170.09 µg/m³

NH₃ – 0.34 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Wilmington

Extreme Future Likely

Extreme Cold Watch

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:44AM EST until February 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Jan 31, 6:00 PM → Feb 2, 7:00 AM

WHAT: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero are possible.

WHERE: In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.

WHEN: From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

IMPACTS: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Updated: Jan 30, 11:02 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 6:53PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Feb 1, 6:53 PM → Feb 2, 10:00 AM

WHAT: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as around zero to 5
degrees.

WHERE: Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.

WHEN: Until 10 AM EST Monday.

IMPACTS: The dangerously cold wind chills could result in
hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Exposed
pipes could freeze or burst.

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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit www.sc211.org and/or www.nc211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Updated: Feb 1, 10:48 PM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:26AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Feb 1, 10:26 AM → Feb 2, 11:00 AM

WHAT: Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold
temperatures.

WHERE: Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.

WHEN: Until 11 AM EST Monday.

IMPACTS: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

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Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Updated: Feb 1, 10:48 PM Source: NWS Alert