Weather on July 21
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
91°F
Avg Low
74°F
Warmest
2011
90°F avg
Coldest
1974
71°F avg
About This Date
July 21st in Wilmington, NC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 91°F and lows near 74°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 21st was in 2011 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (71°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of July 21st dates historically, with the wettest July 21st recording 9.65" of rain. The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 21st in Wilmington, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97° | 80° | 88° | 0.25" | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 76° | 85° | 1.4" | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 78° | 84° | — | — |
| 2021 | 89° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2020 | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 2019 | 97° | 78° | 87° | — | — |
| 2018 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 2017 | 94° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 2016 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 2015 | 99° | 81° | 90° | 0.03" | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 73° | 78° | 7.01" | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 75° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 93° | 78° | 86° | — | — |
| 2011warmest | 100° | 80° | 90° | — | — |
| 2010 | 94° | 79° | 86° | — | — |
| 2009 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2008 | 97° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 2007 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2005 | 91° | 76° | 83° | 0.23" | — |
| 2004 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2002 | 88° | 73° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 83° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 2000 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.46" | — |
| 1999 | 94° | 78° | 86° | 1.12" | — |
| 1998 | 93° | 78° | 86° | — | — |
| 1997 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1996 | 82° | 73° | 78° | 2.46" | — |
| 1995 | 92° | 71° | 81° | 9.65" | — |
| 1994 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.41" | — |
| 1993 | 94° | 75° | 84° | — | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 72° | 78° | 0.97" | — |
| 1991 | 93° | 77° | 85° | — | — |
| 1990 | 92° | 72° | 82° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 2.21" | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 75° | 82° | 0.28" | — |
| 1987 | 98° | 70° | 84° | — | — |
| 1986 | 95° | 74° | 84° | 1.83" | — |
| 1985 | 93° | 75° | 84° | — | — |
| 1984 | 77° | 69° | 73° | 1.88" | — |
| 1983 | 97° | 80° | 88° | — | — |
| 1982 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 1981 | 93° | 75° | 84° | 0.33" | — |
| 1980 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1979 | 92° | 76° | 84° | 0.13" | — |
| 1978 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1977 | 98° | 78° | 88° | — | — |
| 1976 | 93° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 1975 | 93° | 75° | 84° | 0.13" | — |
| 1974coldest | 78° | 65° | 71° | 3.56" | — |
| 1973 | 94° | 72° | 83° | 0.23" | — |
| 1972 | 96° | 73° | 85° | 0.03" | — |
| 1971 | 81° | 70° | 75° | 1.22" | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP