Weather on July 4
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
72°F
Warmest
2012
88°F avg
Coldest
2007
71°F avg
About This Date
July 4th in Wilmington, NC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 72°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2012 (88°F average), while the coldest was 2007 (71°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 5.92" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 4th 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 | 90° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2024 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2023 | 95° | 74° | 84° | 0.48" | — |
| 2022 | 86° | 75° | 81° | 0.2" | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2020 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2018 | 88° | 74° | 81° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 91° | 76° | 83° | 1.09" | — |
| 2016 | 92° | 75° | 83° | 0.13" | — |
| 2015 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2014 | 89° | 74° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 76° | 81° | — | — |
| 2012warmest | 97° | 79° | 88° | — | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2010 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2009 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2008 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2007coldest | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2006 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 74° | 79° | — | — |
| 2004 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 0.84" | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2002 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2001 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 0.1" | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1999 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997 | 95° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 1996 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1995 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1994 | 86° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1993 | 100° | 73° | 87° | 4.01" | — |
| 1992 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 4.32" | — |
| 1991 | 95° | 76° | 85° | 0.69" | — |
| 1990 | 91° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 1987 | 89° | 76° | 82° | 0.05" | — |
| 1986 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 1985 | 91° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1983 | 92° | 73° | 82° | 0.97" | — |
| 1982 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1981 | 85° | 73° | 79° | 0.15" | — |
| 1980 | 92° | 73° | 82° | 2.87" | — |
| 1979 | 94° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1978 | 94° | 74° | 84° | 0.1" | — |
| 1977 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1976 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 5.92" | — |
| 1975 | 92° | 69° | 80° | 0.25" | — |
| 1974 | 89° | 69° | 79° | 0.13" | — |
| 1973 | 91° | 75° | 83° | 1.19" | — |
| 1972 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP