Wilmington 7 N Weather Records (USC00319467)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wilmington 7 N (USC00319467), North Carolina, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for Wilmington 7 N
- Wilmington 7 N (USC00319467) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 34.32 latitude and -77.92 longitude, 12 m (40 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2026, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Wilmington 7 N still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wilmington 7 N tied a daily record low maximum temperature of 26.1 C (79.0 F) on 25 July 2026.
About the Station
- Location: North Carolina, United States, 34.32 latitude, -77.92 longitude.
- Elevation: 12 m (40 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2026, 78 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
1 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| Feb | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| Mar | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| Aug | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 4 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1986-07-13 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1988-08-11 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1989-12-24 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1993-07-11 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1998-08-27 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 365.8 mm (14.4 in) |
| 1999-08-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2003-07-11 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 365.8 mm (14.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 4 January 1982 |
| Feb | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) | 17 February 1998 |
| Mar | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) | 21 March 2001 |
| Apr | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) | 10 April 1961 |
| May | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) | 31 May 1995 |
| Jun | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) | 11 June 1966 |
| Jul | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) | 1 July 2017 |
| Aug | 365.8 mm (14.4 in) | 27 August 1998 |
| Sep | 356.6 mm (14.0 in) | 16 September 1999 |
| Oct | 167.6 mm (6.6 in) | 9 October 2016 |
| Nov | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) | 2 November 1969 |
| Dec | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) | 25 December 2014 |
Period of Record Coverage
1949 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 175 | 48% | No |
| 1950 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1951 | 260 | 71% | No |
| 1954 | 138 | 38% | No |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1959 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1960 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1961 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 2002 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 214 | 58% | No |
| 2021 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2022 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 2023 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2025 | 297 | 81% | No |
| 2026 | 76 | 21% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily low max (Tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | tie | 40 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | tie | 40 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 71 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 February 2026 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily low min | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 46 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily low max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily low min (Tie) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | tie | 68 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily low max | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min (Tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 70 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 10 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 35 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 May 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min (Tie) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | tie | 50 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 64 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily rain | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 19 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 2025 | Wilmington 7 N, US | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 39 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
64 complete years, 1950 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17.1 C | +0.04 C |
| 1955 | 17.0 C | -0.09 C |
| 1956 | 17.4 C | +0.35 C |
| 1957 | 17.2 C | +0.08 C |
| 1958 | 16.0 C | -1.14 C |
| 1959 | 17.2 C | +0.13 C |
| 1960 | 16.1 C | -0.97 C |
| 1961 | 16.6 C | -0.47 C |
| 1962 | 16.4 C | -0.72 C |
| 1963 | 15.9 C | -1.15 C |
| 1964 | 17.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 1965 | 16.9 C | -0.24 C |
| 1966 | 16.3 C | -0.81 C |
| 1967 | 16.4 C | -0.71 C |
| 1968 | 16.5 C | -0.62 C |
| 1969 | 16.4 C | -0.74 C |
| 1970 | 16.9 C | -0.17 C |
| 1971 | 17.5 C | +0.43 C |
| 1972 | 17.4 C | +0.27 C |
| 1973 | 17.5 C | +0.36 C |
| 1974 | 17.7 C | +0.59 C |
| 1975 | 17.9 C | +0.83 C |
| 1976 | 16.5 C | -0.61 C |
| 1977 | 16.9 C | -0.20 C |
| 1978 | 16.6 C | -0.49 C |
| 1979 | 16.7 C | -0.42 C |
| 1980 | 16.6 C | -0.45 C |
| 1981 | 16.4 C | -0.71 C |
| 1982 | 17.4 C | +0.33 C |
| 1983 | 16.8 C | -0.31 C |
| 1984 | 17.1 C | +0.02 C |
| 1985 | 17.7 C | +0.65 C |
| 1986 | 17.5 C | +0.39 C |
| 1987 | 16.7 C | -0.43 C |
| 1988 | 16.3 C | -0.80 C |
| 1990 | 18.3 C | +1.20 C |
| 1991 | 17.6 C | +0.49 C |
| 1992 | 17.0 C | -0.13 C |
| 1993 | 17.3 C | +0.17 C |
| 1994 | 17.8 C | +0.72 C |
| 1995 | 16.7 C | -0.38 C |
| 1996 | 16.9 C | -0.24 C |
| 1997 | 16.7 C | -0.44 C |
| 1998 | 17.4 C | +0.30 C |
| 1999 | 16.3 C | -0.78 C |
| 2000 | 16.6 C | -0.54 C |
| 2002 | 17.5 C | +0.37 C |
| 2003 | 17.3 C | +0.22 C |
| 2004 | 17.4 C | +0.30 C |
| 2006 | 17.6 C | +0.49 C |
| 2007 | 17.7 C | +0.59 C |
| 2008 | 17.6 C | +0.50 C |
| 2009 | 16.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 2010 | 16.4 C | -0.66 C |
| 2011 | 17.0 C | -0.08 C |
| 2012 | 17.3 C | +0.16 C |
| 2013 | 17.4 C | +0.26 C |
| 2014 | 17.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 2015 | 18.2 C | +1.11 C |
| 2016 | 18.2 C | +1.13 C |
| 2017 | 18.4 C | +1.32 C |
| 2018 | 17.6 C | +0.48 C |
| 2019 | 17.7 C | +0.57 C |
| 2023 | 17.8 C | +0.74 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1950 to 2023. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 64 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1950 to 2023 | 64 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1950 to 2023 | 64 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.11 C (0.00 to 0.21) per decade | 0.19 F (0.00 to 0.38) per decade | 1950 to 2023 | 64 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1949 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 76 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 1985 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 76 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 365.8 mm (14.4 in) | 1998 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 76 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 540.7 mm (21.3 in) | 2010 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) | 76 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 39 days | 2001 | 19 days | 76 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1950 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1951 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1954 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1955 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1956 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1957 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1958 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1959 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1961 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1966 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1967 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1968 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1969 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1970 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1971 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1972 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1973 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1975 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1976 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1977 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1978 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1979 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1980 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1981 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1982 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1983 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1984 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1993 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1994 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1997 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1998 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1999 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2000 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2001 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2002 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2003 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2004 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2006 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2007 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2008 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2009 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2010 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2011 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2012 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2013 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2014 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2015 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2016 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2017 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2018 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2019 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2020 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2021 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2022 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2023 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2024 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2025 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2026 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1950 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1951 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1954 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1955 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1956 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1957 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1958 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1959 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1960 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1961 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1962 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1963 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1964 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1965 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1966 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1967 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1968 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1969 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1970 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1971 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1972 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1973 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1974 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1975 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1976 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1977 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1978 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1979 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1980 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1981 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1982 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1983 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1984 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1985 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1986 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1987 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1988 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1989 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1990 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1991 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1992 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1993 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1994 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1995 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1996 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1997 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1998 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1999 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2000 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2001 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2002 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2003 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2004 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2005 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2006 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2007 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2008 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2009 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2010 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2011 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2012 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2013 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2014 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2015 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2016 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2017 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2018 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2019 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2020 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2021 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2022 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2023 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2024 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2025 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2026 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1950 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1951 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1956 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1957 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1958 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1960 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1961 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1965 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1966 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1967 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1970 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1972 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1973 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1974 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1975 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1976 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1980 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1981 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1982 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1983 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1984 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1985 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1986 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1988 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1990 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1991 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1992 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1995 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1996 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1997 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1998 | 365.8 mm (14.4 in) |
| 1999 | 356.6 mm (14.0 in) |
| 2000 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2001 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2002 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2006 | 259.1 mm (10.2 in) |
| 2007 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2008 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2009 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2010 | 243.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 2011 | 158.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2012 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2013 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2014 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2015 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2016 | 215.1 mm (8.5 in) |
| 2017 | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2018 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2019 | 258.6 mm (10.2 in) |
| 2020 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2021 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2024 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2025 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2026 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 104.5 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1950 | 258.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1951 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1954 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1955 | 212.2 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1956 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1957 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1958 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1959 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1960 | 152.1 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1961 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1962 | 156.1 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1963 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1964 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1965 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1966 | 167.2 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1967 | 121.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1968 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1969 | 208.1 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1970 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1971 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1972 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1973 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1974 | 147.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1975 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1976 | 194.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1977 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1978 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1979 | 325.7 mm (12.8 in) |
| 1980 | 143.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1981 | 270.5 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1982 | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1983 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1984 | 377.5 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1985 | 117.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1986 | 133.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1987 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1988 | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1989 | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1990 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1991 | 220.6 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1992 | 211.3 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1993 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1994 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1995 | 160.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1996 | 201.3 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1997 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1998 | 371.6 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1999 | 489.2 mm (19.3 in) |
| 2000 | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2001 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2002 | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2003 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2005 | 276.4 mm (10.9 in) |
| 2006 | 266.7 mm (10.5 in) |
| 2007 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2008 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2009 | 185.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2010 | 540.7 mm (21.3 in) |
| 2011 | 173.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2012 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2013 | 137.3 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2014 | 150.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2015 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2016 | 252.5 mm (9.9 in) |
| 2017 | 169.5 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2018 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2019 | 321.8 mm (12.7 in) |
| 2020 | 167.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2021 | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) |
| 2022 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2023 | 193.2 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2024 | 249.2 mm (9.8 in) |
| 2025 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2026 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 14 days |
| 1950 | 21 days |
| 1951 | 16 days |
| 1954 | 14 days |
| 1955 | 15 days |
| 1956 | 16 days |
| 1957 | 21 days |
| 1958 | 21 days |
| 1959 | 21 days |
| 1960 | 17 days |
| 1961 | 17 days |
| 1962 | 15 days |
| 1963 | 20 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 19 days |
| 1966 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 26 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 23 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 13 days |
| 1973 | 24 days |
| 1974 | 22 days |
| 1975 | 11 days |
| 1976 | 21 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 19 days |
| 1979 | 29 days |
| 1980 | 16 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 15 days |
| 1983 | 13 days |
| 1984 | 25 days |
| 1985 | 15 days |
| 1986 | 25 days |
| 1987 | 25 days |
| 1988 | 17 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 18 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 21 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 17 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 19 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 33 days |
| 1999 | 19 days |
| 2000 | 26 days |
| 2001 | 39 days |
| 2002 | 17 days |
| 2003 | 13 days |
| 2004 | 15 days |
| 2005 | 15 days |
| 2006 | 18 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 13 days |
| 2009 | 19 days |
| 2010 | 24 days |
| 2011 | 25 days |
| 2012 | 12 days |
| 2013 | 12 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 13 days |
| 2016 | 16 days |
| 2017 | 16 days |
| 2018 | 21 days |
| 2019 | 16 days |
| 2020 | 13 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 15 days |
| 2023 | 21 days |
| 2024 | 26 days |
| 2025 | 18 days |
| 2026 | 10 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
64 years with a frostAcross 64 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Wilmington 7 N falls on 3 April and the median first autumn frost on 6 November, which leaves a median of 215 days between them.
In 1988 to 2023 the median growing season was 220 days. That is 12 days more than in 1950 to 1983.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1950 to 1983) | Recent period (1988 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 3 April | 10 April | 28 March | 13 days earlier | -2.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 6 November | 2 November | 7 November | 5 days later | +1.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 215 days | 208 days | 220 days | 12 days more | +3.7 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
68 years, 1950 to 2024A day with at least 99.3 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 382.1 mm (15.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 183.6 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 247.6 mm (9.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 308.2 mm (12.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 382.1 mm (15.0 in) | Longer than the 68 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 68 years of values from 1950 to 2024.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 365.8 mm (14.4 in) in 1998; 356.6 mm (14.0 in) in 1999; 259.1 mm (10.2 in) in 2006.
Station Changes
3 suspected3 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Wilmington 7 N, at 1964, 1977 and 1986. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1964 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1977 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1986 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +0.3 | +0.6 | likely | 5 |
| 1977 | -0.2 | -0.4 | likely | 5 |
| 1986 | -0.2 | -0.4 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2006 to 2023 against 1961 to 1990Over 2006 to 2023, Wilmington 7 N had a mean temperature of 17.5 C (63.5 F) and 1,552.7 mm (61.1 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Livingston (United States, 972 km away), Forest (United States, 1,090 km away) and Brantley (United States, 836 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | United States | 972 km (604 mi) | 17.4 C (63.3 F) | 1,520.2 mm (59.9 in) | 0.69 |
| Forest | United States | 1,090 km (677 mi) | 17.5 C (63.6 F) | 1,537.2 mm (60.5 in) | 0.70 |
| Brantley | United States | 836 km (519 mi) | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | 1,485.6 mm (58.5 in) | 0.71 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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