Wilmington, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Wilmington, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102.9°F (39°C) | August 1, 1999 and June 30, 2012 |
| Record Low | 0°F (-18°C) | December 25, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 19.9°F (-7°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | August 1, 1999 and August 9, 2007 |
| Highest Mean | 92.9°F (34°C) | August 1, 1999 |
| Lowest Mean | 15.9°F (-9°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.38" (339.9 mm) | September 15, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 24.13" (612.9 mm) | September 2018 |
| Least in One Month | 0.13" (3.3 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 102.43" (2601.7 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 33.37" (847.5 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.6" (24.4 cm) | December 23, 1989 |
| Max in One Month | 15.3" (38.8 cm) | December 1989 |
| Max in One Season | 15.3" (38.8 cm) | 1989-90 |
| Max in One Year | 16.1" (40.8 cm) | 1989 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | December 3, 2000 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | December 3, 2000 |
| Latest Snow | 1.3" (3.3 cm) | March 25, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.3" (3.3 cm) | March 25, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at WILMINGTON INTL AP (4 mi from Wilmington, NC). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Wilmington, NC?
The all-time record high in Wilmington, NC is 102.9°F (39°C), set on August 1, 1999 and June 30, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wilmington, NC?
The all-time record low in Wilmington, NC is 0°F (-18°C), set on December 25, 1989.
What is the most rain Wilmington, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Wilmington, NC is 13.38 inches, on September 15, 1999.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Wilmington, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Wilmington, NC is 9.6 inches, on December 23, 1989.
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