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Brunswick County, NC Weather Oct. 17–21: Coldest Night Saturday
WILMINGTON, NC — A sharp temperature drop will bring a noticeably cooler weekend to the Wilmington area, with afternoon highs falling from the upper 80s to the 60s and overnight temperatures reaching
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-14T09:16:30.845Z
WILMINGTON, NC — A sharp temperature drop will bring a noticeably cooler weekend to the Wilmington area, with afternoon highs falling from the upper 80s to the 60s and overnight temperatures reaching the 40s by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the forecast area near Belville in Brunswick County is expected to reach 86 degrees Friday before temperatures drop to around 67 degrees Saturday. By Saturday night, clear skies will accompany a low near 47 degrees.
The change follows several unusually warm October afternoons, including expected highs near 88 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
For residents around Wilmington, Brunswick County and the surrounding Cape Fear area, the shift signals a return to more seasonable autumn conditions after a stretch of summerlike warmth.
Temperatures Drop Nearly 20 Degrees by Saturday The most noticeable change arrives between Friday and Saturday, when daytime temperatures near Belville are expected to fall approximately 19 degrees.
The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center reported Wednesday that strong high pressure moving south from Canada would bring substantially cooler conditions to much of the central United States later this week.
The broader weather pattern coincides with the temperature change expected near Wilmington, although the supplied national discussion does not establish identical cooling across every coastal North Carolina community.
Friday will remain warm and sunny, with southwest winds of 5 to 13 mph and gusts reaching 18 mph.
By Saturday, sunshine continues, but afternoon temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 60s.
Saturday night brings the coolest temperatures in the supplied Wilmington area outlook, with lows falling into the upper 40s.
Sunshine Continues as Temperatures Rebound Despite the cooler conditions, the weekend forecast remains dry and sunny near Belville.
Sunday will feature another afternoon high around 67 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night with temperatures near 53 degrees.
The warming trend begins Monday, when highs are expected to climb into the middle 70s.
By Tuesday, afternoon temperatures should reach approximately 76 degrees, bringing milder conditions back to the Wilmington area.
The available forecast does not indicate rain during the Saturday through Tuesday period, offering several days of favorable weather for outdoor plans.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 17–21 Temperatures below represent National Weather Service forecasts for the Belville area of Brunswick County, near Wilmington, North Carolina. Conditions elsewhere along the coast may vary.
Saturday, Oct. 17: Sunny and considerably cooler, with a high near 67°. Clear overnight, with temperatures falling to around 47°. Sunday, Oct. 18: Sunny, with a high near 67°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 53°. Monday, Oct. 19: Mostly sunny and warmer, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 74°. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low near 58°. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mostly sunny and mild, with a high near 76°. Overnight temperatures were not available in the supplied forecast.