Weather on September 5
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
1983
87°F avg
Coldest
1997
64°F avg
About This Date
September 5th in Wilmington, NC typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 5th was in 1983 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (64°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of September 5th dates historically, with the wettest September 5th recording 21.79" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for September 5th in Wilmington, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 95° | 73° | 84° | — | — |
| 2022 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 62° | 74° | — | — |
| 2020 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2019 | 81° | 74° | 77° | 21.79" | — |
| 2018 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2016 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 2015 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 0.66" | — |
| 2014 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2013 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 2012 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 72° | 80° | 0.15" | — |
| 2010 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2009 | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2008 | 83° | 70° | 76° | 5.72" | — |
| 2007 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 2006 | 84° | 71° | 78° | 1.4" | — |
| 2005 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2004 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 72° | 77° | 0.25" | — |
| 2002 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
| 2000 | 76° | 67° | 71° | 1.73" | — |
| 1999 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1998 | 93° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997coldest | 79° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 1996 | 79° | 72° | 75° | 11.2" | — |
| 1995 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1994 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1993 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 8.43" | — |
| 1992 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 0.79" | — |
| 1991 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.25" | — |
| 1988 | 77° | 68° | 73° | 1.73" | — |
| 1987 | 83° | 68° | 75° | 1.65" | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 70° | 75° | — | — |
| 1985 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1984 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 0.28" | — |
| 1983warmest | 95° | 78° | 87° | — | — |
| 1982 | 79° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 1981 | 80° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
| 1980 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1979 | 84° | 74° | 79° | 10.13" | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1977 | 83° | 71° | 77° | 0.58" | — |
| 1976 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1975 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1974 | 78° | 65° | 71° | — | — |
| 1973 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1972 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 6.32" | — |
| 1971 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP