Weather on July 3
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
71°F
Warmest
2023
86°F avg
Coldest
2007
70°F avg
About This Date
July 3rd in Wilmington, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 71°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 3rd was in 2023 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2007 (70°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of July 3rd dates historically, with the wettest July 3rd recording 9.52" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 3rd in Wilmington, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87° | 75° | 81° | — | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2023warmest | 93° | 78° | 86° | 0.05" | — |
| 2022 | 94° | 75° | 84° | 2.72" | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2020 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2019 | 96° | 71° | 84° | 3.25" | — |
| 2018 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 77° | 84° | 0.3" | — |
| 2016 | 93° | 73° | 83° | 0.81" | — |
| 2015 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 0.48" | — |
| 2014 | 83° | 73° | 78° | 9.52" | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 76° | 81° | 0.1" | — |
| 2012 | 95° | 73° | 84° | — | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2010 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2009 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2007coldest | 80° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2005 | 85° | 71° | 78° | 0.08" | — |
| 2004 | 88° | 70° | 79° | 0.08" | — |
| 2003 | 87° | 74° | 80° | 0.64" | — |
| 2002 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 86° | 67° | 76° | 0.33" | — |
| 2000 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1999 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1997 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1996 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 2.72" | — |
| 1995 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 3.76" | — |
| 1994 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1993 | 93° | 75° | 84° | — | — |
| 1992 | 86° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1991 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1989 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1987 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 0.18" | — |
| 1986 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 1985 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 1984 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1983 | 92° | 78° | 85° | 0.03" | — |
| 1982 | 88° | 65° | 76° | 0.3" | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 67° | 73° | 1.57" | — |
| 1980 | 95° | 75° | 85° | 0.58" | — |
| 1979 | 93° | 66° | 80° | — | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 69° | 80° | 0.08" | — |
| 1977 | 87° | 72° | 79° | — | — |
| 1976 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1975 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1974 | 93° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1972 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 69° | 76° | 0.05" | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP