Wilmington, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) while the average winter temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year with an average of around 3-4 inches per month. The area experiences high levels of humidity due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and receives plenty of sunshine, especially during the spring and summer months.
Wilmington (zip 28401), North Carolina gets 58 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wilmington (zip 28401) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Wilmington (zip 28401). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wilmington (zip 28401) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 58 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year