Wilmington Intl AP Weather Records (USW00013748)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wilmington Intl AP (USW00013748), North Carolina, United States, with 79 years of record.
Key Facts for Wilmington Intl AP
- Wilmington Intl AP (USW00013748) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 34.27 latitude and -77.90 longitude, 7 m (23 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2026, 79 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Wilmington Intl AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wilmington Intl AP set a daily record high maximum temperature of 35.0 C (95.0 F) on 14 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: North Carolina, United States, 34.27 latitude, -77.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 7 m (23 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2026, 79 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
16 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| Feb | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| Mar | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| May | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Jun | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Jul | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| Aug | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| Oct | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Nov | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 14 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-03-04 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1981-01-13 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1989-12-23 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| 1989-12-23 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1989-12-24 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| 1989-12-25 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1999-08-01 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1999-09-15 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 339.9 mm (13.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 339.9 mm (13.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 23 January 1998 |
| Feb | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 3 February 1998 |
| Mar | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) | 2 March 1994 |
| Apr | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | 24 April 2017 |
| May | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) | 19 May 2018 |
| Jun | 168.1 mm (6.6 in) | 30 June 2017 |
| Jul | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) | 6 July 2009 |
| Aug | 242.8 mm (9.6 in) | 31 August 2006 |
| Sep | 339.9 mm (13.4 in) | 15 September 1999 |
| Oct | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) | 7 October 2005 |
| Nov | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) | 12 November 2020 |
| Dec | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) | 24 December 1978 |
Period of Record Coverage
1948 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 17 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 61 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 43 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 76 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 August 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | tie | 51 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily rain | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 52 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily low max | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | monthly high min | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 49 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 33 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | tie | 49 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily low max | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 48 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Wilmington Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
78 complete years, 1948 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 17.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1949 | 18.5 C | +0.74 C |
| 1950 | 17.7 C | -0.03 C |
| 1951 | 17.9 C | +0.14 C |
| 1952 | 17.9 C | +0.19 C |
| 1953 | 18.0 C | +0.30 C |
| 1954 | 17.6 C | -0.13 C |
| 1955 | 17.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1956 | 17.7 C | -0.02 C |
| 1957 | 17.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1958 | 16.3 C | -1.41 C |
| 1959 | 17.6 C | -0.17 C |
| 1960 | 16.7 C | -1.06 C |
| 1961 | 17.3 C | -0.48 C |
| 1962 | 16.9 C | -0.81 C |
| 1963 | 16.4 C | -1.30 C |
| 1964 | 17.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1965 | 17.6 C | -0.12 C |
| 1966 | 17.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1967 | 18.0 C | +0.25 C |
| 1968 | 16.9 C | -0.85 C |
| 1969 | 16.5 C | -1.25 C |
| 1970 | 17.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1971 | 17.7 C | -0.03 C |
| 1972 | 17.4 C | -0.35 C |
| 1973 | 17.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 1974 | 18.2 C | +0.46 C |
| 1975 | 18.7 C | +0.99 C |
| 1976 | 17.4 C | -0.32 C |
| 1977 | 17.6 C | -0.18 C |
| 1978 | 17.2 C | -0.56 C |
| 1979 | 17.2 C | -0.50 C |
| 1980 | 17.1 C | -0.65 C |
| 1981 | 16.1 C | -1.68 C |
| 1982 | 17.1 C | -0.61 C |
| 1983 | 16.9 C | -0.88 C |
| 1984 | 17.5 C | -0.24 C |
| 1985 | 18.8 C | +1.02 C |
| 1986 | 18.5 C | +0.73 C |
| 1987 | 17.4 C | -0.36 C |
| 1988 | 16.7 C | -1.01 C |
| 1989 | 17.6 C | -0.17 C |
| 1990 | 19.1 C | +1.39 C |
| 1991 | 18.5 C | +0.78 C |
| 1992 | 17.4 C | -0.30 C |
| 1993 | 17.9 C | +0.11 C |
| 1994 | 18.1 C | +0.32 C |
| 1995 | 17.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 1996 | 17.1 C | -0.66 C |
| 1997 | 17.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1998 | 18.6 C | +0.90 C |
| 1999 | 18.5 C | +0.74 C |
| 2000 | 17.1 C | -0.69 C |
| 2001 | 17.8 C | +0.09 C |
| 2002 | 17.9 C | +0.19 C |
| 2003 | 17.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 2004 | 17.5 C | -0.25 C |
| 2005 | 17.6 C | -0.14 C |
| 2006 | 17.7 C | -0.03 C |
| 2007 | 18.1 C | +0.34 C |
| 2008 | 17.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 2009 | 17.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 2010 | 17.2 C | -0.55 C |
| 2011 | 18.2 C | +0.42 C |
| 2012 | 18.4 C | +0.68 C |
| 2013 | 17.5 C | -0.27 C |
| 2014 | 17.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 2015 | 18.5 C | +0.78 C |
| 2016 | 18.4 C | +0.68 C |
| 2017 | 18.8 C | +1.05 C |
| 2018 | 18.4 C | +0.68 C |
| 2019 | 19.1 C | +1.32 C |
| 2020 | 19.1 C | +1.31 C |
| 2021 | 18.7 C | +0.99 C |
| 2022 | 18.8 C | +1.01 C |
| 2023 | 19.1 C | +1.31 C |
| 2024 | 18.9 C | +1.16 C |
| 2025 | 17.9 C | +0.18 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1948 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 78 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 | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | 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
1948 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1952 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 79 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 1989 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 79 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 339.9 mm (13.4 in) | 1999 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 79 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 599.9 mm (23.6 in) | 2018 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) | 79 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 31 days | 1998 | 19 days | 79 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1949 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1950 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1953 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1954 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1955 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1956 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1959 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1960 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1961 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1964 | 36.1 C (97.0 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 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1970 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1971 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1972 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1973 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1974 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1975 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1976 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1977 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1978 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1979 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1981 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1982 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1983 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1984 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1990 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1993 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1997 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2000 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2001 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2002 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2003 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2004 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2005 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2006 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2007 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2008 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2009 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2011 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2012 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2013 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2014 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2015 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2016 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2017 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2018 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2019 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2023 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2024 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2025 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2026 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1949 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1950 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1951 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1952 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1953 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1954 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1955 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1956 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1957 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1958 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1959 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1960 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1961 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1962 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1963 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1964 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1965 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1966 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1967 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1968 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1969 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1970 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1971 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1972 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1973 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1974 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1975 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1976 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1977 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1978 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1979 | -8.9 C (16.0 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 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1985 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1986 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1987 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1988 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1989 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1990 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1991 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1992 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1993 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1994 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1995 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1996 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1997 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1998 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1999 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2000 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2001 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2003 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2004 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2005 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2006 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2007 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2008 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2009 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2010 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2011 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2012 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2013 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2014 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2015 | -10.5 C (13.1 F) |
| 2016 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 2017 | -8.8 C (16.2 F) |
| 2018 | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| 2019 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2020 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 2021 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2022 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2023 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2024 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2025 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2026 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1949 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1950 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1951 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1952 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1953 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1954 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1955 | 166.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1956 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1957 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1958 | 190.2 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1959 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1961 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1963 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1964 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1966 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1967 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1973 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1974 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1977 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1978 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1980 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1982 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1983 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1984 | 175.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1985 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1987 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 164.8 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1989 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1991 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1994 | 139.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1995 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1996 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1997 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1998 | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1999 | 339.9 mm (13.4 in) |
| 2000 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2001 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2002 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2003 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2004 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2006 | 242.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 2007 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2009 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2010 | 262.4 mm (10.3 in) |
| 2011 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2012 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2013 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2014 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2015 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2016 | 197.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2017 | 168.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2018 | 243.3 mm (9.6 in) |
| 2019 | 217.9 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2020 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2021 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2022 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2023 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2024 | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2025 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1949 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1950 | 277.4 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1951 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1952 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1953 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1954 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1955 | 213.2 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1956 | 142.6 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1957 | 162.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1958 | 210.5 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1959 | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1960 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1961 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1962 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1963 | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1964 | 187.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1965 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1966 | 202.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1967 | 139.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1968 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1969 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1970 | 144.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1971 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1972 | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1973 | 193.6 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1974 | 202.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1975 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1976 | 178.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1977 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1978 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 250.2 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1980 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1981 | 253.5 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1982 | 139.3 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1983 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1984 | 369.1 mm (14.5 in) |
| 1985 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1986 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1987 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 237.9 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1989 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1990 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1991 | 181.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1992 | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1993 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1994 | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1995 | 135.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1996 | 204.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1997 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 240.0 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1999 | 484.2 mm (19.1 in) |
| 2000 | 134.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2001 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2002 | 237.3 mm (9.3 in) |
| 2003 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2005 | 350.6 mm (13.8 in) |
| 2006 | 244.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 2007 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 168.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2009 | 199.1 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2010 | 572.6 mm (22.5 in) |
| 2011 | 168.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2012 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2013 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2014 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2015 | 342.9 mm (13.5 in) |
| 2016 | 219.0 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2017 | 182.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2018 | 599.9 mm (23.6 in) |
| 2019 | 261.7 mm (10.3 in) |
| 2020 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2021 | 239.6 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2022 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2023 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2024 | 273.8 mm (10.8 in) |
| 2025 | 131.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2026 | 206.8 mm (8.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 15 days |
| 1949 | 14 days |
| 1950 | 23 days |
| 1951 | 18 days |
| 1952 | 25 days |
| 1953 | 26 days |
| 1954 | 29 days |
| 1955 | 14 days |
| 1956 | 18 days |
| 1957 | 21 days |
| 1958 | 22 days |
| 1959 | 20 days |
| 1960 | 25 days |
| 1961 | 17 days |
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1963 | 22 days |
| 1964 | 26 days |
| 1965 | 19 days |
| 1966 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 30 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 28 days |
| 1970 | 30 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 20 days |
| 1973 | 24 days |
| 1974 | 23 days |
| 1975 | 14 days |
| 1976 | 20 days |
| 1977 | 15 days |
| 1978 | 17 days |
| 1979 | 28 days |
| 1980 | 19 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 19 days |
| 1984 | 27 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 25 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 17 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 19 days |
| 1992 | 21 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 22 days |
| 1995 | 17 days |
| 1996 | 14 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 31 days |
| 1999 | 18 days |
| 2000 | 26 days |
| 2001 | 30 days |
| 2002 | 16 days |
| 2003 | 13 days |
| 2004 | 15 days |
| 2005 | 20 days |
| 2006 | 11 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 14 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 24 days |
| 2011 | 21 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 14 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 14 days |
| 2016 | 15 days |
| 2017 | 16 days |
| 2018 | 13 days |
| 2019 | 18 days |
| 2020 | 13 days |
| 2021 | 17 days |
| 2022 | 15 days |
| 2023 | 21 days |
| 2024 | 29 days |
| 2025 | 19 days |
| 2026 | 20 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
78 years with a frostAcross 78 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Wilmington Intl AP falls on 18 March and the median first autumn frost on 15 November, which leaves a median of 243 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 247 days. That is 7 days more than in 1948 to 1977.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1948 to 1977) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 18 March | 18 March | 17 March | 1 day earlier | -0.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 15 November | 11 November | 19 November | 8 days later | +1.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 243 days | 240 days | 247 days | 7 days more | +1.7 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
78 years, 1948 to 2025A day with at least 102.3 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 317.9 mm (12.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 229.8 mm (9.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 271.5 mm (10.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 317.9 mm (12.5 in) | Longer than the 78 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, 78 years of values from 1948 to 2025.
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: 339.9 mm (13.4 in) in 1999; 262.4 mm (10.3 in) in 2010; 243.3 mm (9.6 in) in 2018.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Wilmington Intl AP had a mean temperature of 18.5 C (65.3 F) and 1,521.3 mm (59.9 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Sam Rayburn Dam (United States, 1,556 km away), Hattiesburg 5SW (United States, 1,120 km away) and Collins (United States, 1,125 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Dam | United States | 1,556 km (967 mi) | 18.7 C (65.6 F) | 1,520.0 mm (59.8 in) | 0.58 |
| Hattiesburg 5SW | United States | 1,120 km (696 mi) | 18.6 C (65.5 F) | 1,522.6 mm (59.9 in) | 0.58 |
| Collins | United States | 1,125 km (699 mi) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 1,511.3 mm (59.5 in) | 0.62 |
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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