Wilmington, NC weather in July
July in Wilmington: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 90°F, lows 73°F, about 13 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Wilmington.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 6.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:27 pm | 6:22 am / 8:14 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 72°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New River Mcaf (46 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 6.9 in; a dry July brings about 4.6 in and a wet one about 7.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 94°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 86°F
- Wettest July2018: 17.1 in
- Driest July2012: 2.3 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 13, 2011)
- Lowest reading59°F (July 4, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 90°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 73°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Columbia, SC177 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Raleigh, NC114 mi · high 91°F · 9 wet days
How Wilmington ranks in July
- Normal high147th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days303rd most of 340
What to pack for Wilmington in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
- A swimsuit – about 18 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 511 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wilmington in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (July 13, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Wilmington in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (17.1 in); the driest was in 2012 (2.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Wilmington?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wilmington (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wilmington Intl Airport (USW00013748), 3.9 mi NE of the city center, 33 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: New River Mcaf (USW00093727), 46 mi NE of the city center, 26 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jacksonville (723096-93727), 44 mi NE of the city center, 26 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.