Water temperature in Wilmington (NC) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in February? Average water temperature in Wilmington in February is 54.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in February is 66°F, and the coldest is 46.8°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in February is 60°F, and average low temperature is 38°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Wilmington
Changes water temperature in Wilmington in February 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Wilmington for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Wilmington, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of February.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 49.6°F | 54.1°F | 48.6°F | 63.1°F |
| February 2 | 49.3°F | 53.8°F | 48.9°F | 64.6°F |
| February 3 | 49.8°F | 54°F | 48.6°F | 64°F |
| February 4 | 50°F | 53.4°F | 48.7°F | 63.9°F |
| February 5 | 49.6°F | 53.1°F | 49.3°F | 64°F |
| February 6 | 50.2°F | 51.4°F | 49.5°F | 63.9°F |
| February 7 | 51.1°F | 51.4°F | 49.5°F | 64°F |
| February 8 | 51.3°F | 54.9°F | 49.3°F | 64.8°F |
| February 9 | 51.8°F | 54.7°F | 49.6°F | 64.9°F |
| February 10 | 51.4°F | 54.3°F | 49.8°F | 65.3°F |
| February 11 | 50.9°F | 53.4°F | 49.5°F | 64°F |
| February 12 | 50.7°F | 54.9°F | 48.4°F | 64.2°F |
| February 13 | 50.5°F | 53.6°F | 46.8°F | 64.8°F |
| February 14 | 50.2°F | 54.5°F | 47.7°F | 64.4°F |
| February 15 | 49.8°F | 55.6°F | 47.7°F | 64.9°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 50.7°F | 55.6°F | 48.7°F | 63.9°F |
| February 17 | 50.5°F | 55°F | 49.3°F | 64.2°F |
| February 18 | 50.7°F | 54.5°F | 49.8°F | 64.6°F |
| February 19 | 50.5°F | 53.4°F | 50°F | 65.5°F |
| February 20 | 49.3°F | 53.6°F | 49.3°F | 65.3°F |
| February 21 | 48.6°F | 53.4°F | 48.6°F | 64.6°F |
| February 22 | 48.6°F | 53.2°F | 48.6°F | 63.3°F |
| February 23 | 48.7°F | 53.4°F | 48.7°F | 63°F |
| February 24 | 50.2°F | 54°F | 50°F | 63.9°F |
| February 25 | 50.5°F | 53.8°F | 49.8°F | 64°F |
| February 26 | 51.3°F | 53.8°F | 50.5°F | 64.8°F |
| February 27 | 51.8°F | 54.1°F | 51.1°F | 65.1°F |
| February 28 | 51.3°F | 54.9°F | 51.3°F | 66°F |
| February 1 | 54.7°F | 52.5°F | 62.4°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in February over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 51.4°F | 55.9°F | 52.9°F | 53.4°F | 54.5°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 51.4°F | 52°F | 54.3°F | 54°F | 50.4°F |
Wilmington sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington in February over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Wilmington in February
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington in February based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature60°F
- Average LOW temperature38°F
- Average humidity
68 - Average rainfall days10 days
- Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
- Average daylight11h
- Average sunshine6.5h
- Average UV index4
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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