Solar eclipse in Wilmington: Weather appears promising for viewing Monday

Molly Wilhelm, Wilmington StarNews
·2 min read

A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Wilmington on Monday, April 8, but can residents expect clear blue skies?

As of Thursday afternoon, Wilmington's temperature is expected to reach a high of 71 degrees with a low of 56 on Monday, according to The Weather Channel. Humidity is predicted around 53% with wind gusts heading south-southeast between 10-15 mph.

Wilmington's solar eclipse viewers likely don't need to worry about rain, with The Weather Channel predicting only a 5% probability of showers. The UV Index is expected to reach 8 of 11.

However, it appears that clouds could be on the horizon. The forecast details partly cloudy skies throughout the day on Monday.

With still a few days until the eclipse, it's important to note that these forecasts are subject to change. Hopefully those eagerly anticipating the cosmic event in Wilmington will be fortunate enough to view the eclipse with warm weather and clear skies.

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What time is the eclipse? How long will it last? What will it look like?

Using the USA Today ZIP Code tool, you can find more information on what the solar eclipse will look like in your area!

By searching for your ZIP code, you'll be able to view the start and end time for the eclipse, the percentage of totality, and a time-lapse of what the eclipse will look like.

Can't view our graphic? Search for your zip code to get a complete eclipse viewing guide.

What is the path of the 2024 solar eclipse in North Carolina? See interactive map

What was Wilmington weather like on April 8 in years prior?

The National Weather Service maintains records and averages for Wilmington weather throughout history. The following data details weather in Wilmington on April 8, averaged from weather recorded between 1991-2020. The record high and low temperatures are pulled from 1874 until present.

  • Record high temperature: 89 degrees (1999)

  • Record low temperature: 29 degrees (2007)

  • Average high temperature: 72.6 degrees

  • Average low temperature: 50.4 degrees

  • Mean temperature: 61.5 degrees

  • Average precipitation: 0.10 inches

The National Weather Service also provides the following data pertaining to the weather conditions in Wilmington on April 8, 2023.

  • Maximum temperature: 53 degrees

  • Minimum temperature: 46 degrees

  • Average temperature: 49.5 degrees

  • Precipitation: 1.71 inches

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Solar eclipse in Wilmington, NC: Cloudy weather on April 8 possible