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Forecast confidence: Low · models disagree by 13°F

Wilmington weather

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Mostly clear,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Wilmington's high today between 80° and 92°, a 13° split. Tomorrow looks heavy drizzle around 81°, with a 90% chance of rain, and the models disagree, so treat it as uncertain.

86°65°
81°70°
88°70°
87°73°
91°74°
87°74°
Todaysplit ±13°Tomorrowsplit ±11°Mondaysplit ±15°Tuesdaysplit ±10°Wednesdaysplit ±11°Thursdaysplit ±10°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
85°
Mostly clear
Today 85°·Low 65°·Rain 1%
AmericanNOAA GFS
92°
Partly cloudy
Today 92°·Low 63°·Rain 1%
EuropeanECMWF
80°
Mostly clear
Today 80°·Low 67°·Rain 29%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Wilmington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Mostly clear
86° 65°
±13°
Tomorrow
Heavy drizzle
81° 70°
±11°
Mon
Mostly clear
88° 70°
±15°
Tue
Cloudy
87° 73°
±10°
Wed
Cloudy
91° 74°
±11°
Thu
Mostly clear
87° 74°
±10°
Fri
Clear
81° 72°
±6°
Sat
Mostly clear
79° 70°
±7°
Sun
Mostly clear
80° 69°
±5°
Mon
Clear
80° 69°
±8°
Tue
Light drizzle
83° 70°
±13°
Wed
Cloudy
83° 73°
±11°
Thu
Partly cloudy
80° 71°
models agree
Fri
Clear
80° 71°
models agree

Wilmington, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 46°F), with roughly 24 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Wilmington right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Wilmington climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
46°
Feb
61°
46°
Mar
61°
49°
Apr
66°
51°
May
67°
56°
Jun
72°
59°
Jul
79°
62°
Aug
80°
63°
Sep
78°
62°
Oct
77°
57°
Nov
70°
51°
Dec
66°
50°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±13°80° to 92°±28%1% to 29% chance
Tomorrow±11°75° to 85°±53%37% to 90% chance
Mon±15°81° to 95°±21%2% to 23% chance
Tue±10°82° to 92°±1%7% to 8% chance
Wed±11°86° to 97°±4%6% to 10% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Wilmington

today, local time
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:13
Daylight
12h 44m

Common questions

What's the weather in Wilmington today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Wilmington today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Wilmington today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Wilmington and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wilmington?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Wilmington forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Wilmington?
August is typically the warmest month in Wilmington, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Wilmington get?
The coldest month in Wilmington is January, when overnight lows average about 46°F.
How much rain does Wilmington get?
Wilmington sees roughly 24 in of precipitation a year, with February usually the wettest month.

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