Wilmington, NC weather in June
Expect warm, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in Wilmington in June, with highs near 87°F and lows near 69°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 23
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:00 am / 8:18 pm | 6:03 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.4 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 June day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New River Mcaf (46 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 50%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph19 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more23 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 5.7 in; a dry June brings about 3.7 in and a wet one about 7.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 92°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 82°F
- Wettest June1995: 12.0 in
- Driest June2012: 1.9 in
- Highest reading103°F (June 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (June 9, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 87°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 69°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.4 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Columbia, SC177 mi · high 93°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC178 mi · high 82°F · 8 wet days
How Wilmington ranks in June
- Normal high136th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days268th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 340
What to pack for Wilmington in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 23 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A swimsuit – about 19 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
June has 1 heating degree days and 396 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wilmington in June?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 103°F (June 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Wilmington in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.7 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.9 in).
Is June a good time to visit Wilmington?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wilmington (48 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 10 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.