Wilmington, NC Snow Records
The biggest single-day snowfalls ever recorded near Wilmington (28401).
Record Snowfall
9.6"
December 23, 1989
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Top 10 Snowiest Days
| # | Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 23, 1989 | 9.6" |
| 2 | February 9, 1973 | 6.8" |
| 3 | February 10, 1973 | 5.7" |
| 4 | March 2, 1980 | 5.2" |
| 5 | January 25, 2000 | 5.0" |
| 6 | January 15, 1988 | 5.0" |
| 7 | December 24, 1989 | 4.7" |
| 8 | December 29, 1970 | 4.0" |
| 9 | January 10, 2011 | 3.8" |
| 10 | February 1, 2026 | 3.5" |
Based on 57 days with recorded snowfall from the nearest weather station.
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