Weather on May 21
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
62°F
Warmest
2022
84°F avg
Coldest
2002
57°F avg
About This Date
May 21st in Wilmington, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 62°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 2022 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (57°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 2.67" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 21st in Wilmington, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2024 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2023 | 78° | 61° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 2022warmest | 91° | 77° | 84° | — | — |
| 2021 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 2020 | 75° | 68° | 72° | 2.51" | — |
| 2019 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017 | 79° | 71° | 75° | — | — |
| 2016 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 0.18" | — |
| 2015 | 87° | 64° | 76° | 1.85" | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2013 | 82° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
| 2012 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2011 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 2009 | 76° | 59° | 67° | 0.2" | — |
| 2008 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2007 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2006 | 86° | 66° | 76° | 0.18" | — |
| 2005 | 70° | 54° | 62° | 1.91" | — |
| 2004 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2003 | 80° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 2002coldest | 70° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 2001 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.15" | — |
| 2000 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1998 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997 | 76° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 1996 | 89° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 1995 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 1994 | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 1993 | 76° | 52° | 64° | 2.67" | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1991 | 78° | 64° | 71° | 0.23" | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.43" | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 1988 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1987 | 76° | 60° | 68° | — | — |
| 1986 | 81° | 66° | 73° | 2.03" | — |
| 1985 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1984 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1983 | 81° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 63° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | 68° | 49° | 58° | 0.43" | — |
| 1980 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 1978 | 89° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 1974 | 78° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1972 | 69° | 59° | 64° | 2.41" | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 59° | 66° | 0.56" | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP