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Weather on February 12

Wilmington, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
36°F
Warmest
2017
69°F avg
Coldest
1973
27°F avg

About This Date

February 12th in Wilmington, NC typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 36°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 12th was in 2017 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (27°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded February 12th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for February 12th in Wilmington, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202659°28°44°
202549°38°43°
202463°60°61°3.07"
202363°43°53°3.02"
202271°41°56°
202148°39°44°1.8"
202069°57°63°0.03"
201970°50°60°0.1"
201873°47°60°1.8"
2017warmest78°61°69°
201637°28°33°0.15"
201565°31°48°
201438°29°34°1.6"
201364°50°57°0.64"
201243°25°34°
201155°27°41°
201040°30°35°0.28"1"
200971°52°61°
200868°31°49°0.3"
200761°30°45°
200647°30°38°0.05"
200562°28°45°
200445°39°42°2.64"
200363°34°48°
200265°29°47°
200156°36°46°2.16"
200054°37°45°0.08"
199976°52°64°0.48"
199864°48°56°
199758°30°44°
199646°34°40°
199549°31°40°0.33"
199441°36°38°
199362°47°54°1.45"
199256°36°46°0.08"
199153°30°42°
199060°37°49°
198966°33°50°
198851°32°42°0.08"
198772°34°53°
198644°29°36°
198561°37°49°2.95"
198472°42°57°
198343°28°35°
198257°33°45°3.58"
198141°23°32°
198051°29°40°
197956°25°40°
197857°25°41°
197769°34°51°
197661°35°48°
197569°50°60°0.28"
197464°29°46°
1973coldest40°15°27°
197259°37°48°3.12"
197164°30°47°0.74"
56 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP

Wilmington, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Wilmington, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"9.5"18.9"JFMAMJJASOND3.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Wilmington, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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