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Wilmington, NC Weather on October 10
October 10th in Wilmington, NC typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 10th was in 2018 (81°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (51°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of October 10th dates historically, with the wettest October 10th recording 1.44" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Wilmington, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 10 Weather Records for Wilmington
- •The all-time record high for October 10th in Wilmington, NC is 89°F, set in 2009.
- •The coldest October 10th on record dropped to 36°F in 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Wilmington?
The warmest October 10 in Wilmington, NC reached 89°F in 2009. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Wilmington?
The coldest October 10 in Wilmington, NC dropped to 36°F in 2000. That is 22°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Wilmington?
On October 10, Wilmington averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from WILMINGTON INTL AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Wilmington?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in Wilmington, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 10 Weather History in Wilmington
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 79°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 70°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 77°F | 0.35" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 75°F | 1.44" | -- |
| 2016 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 75°F | 61°F | 0.7" | -- |
| 2014 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 65°F | 57°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2012 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 74°F | 67°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 68°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 68°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2007 | 84°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 68°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 64°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2002 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 75°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 77°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 67°F | 61°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 74°F | 60°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1981 | 66°F | 53°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1980 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 85°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 71°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 69°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 76°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 57°F | 1.06" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: WILMINGTON INTL AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Wilmington, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.