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North Carolina Weather Nov. 5-8: 82° to 46° in Wilmington
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm coastal air, morning fog and developing rain chances will give way to cooler November weather around Wilmington, with temperatures falling into the 40s this weekend.
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-04T09:23:47.521Z
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm coastal air, morning fog and developing rain chances will give way to cooler November weather around Wilmington, with temperatures falling into the 40s this weekend.
The National Weather Service expects temperatures near 82 degrees Thursday, Nov. 5, before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Friday.
Rain chances reach 60% Friday, followed by sunshine Saturday and temperatures falling near 46 degrees Saturday night.
By Monday night, temperatures could reach 43 degrees, representing a 39 degree difference from Thursday's projected afternoon high.
The changing weather pattern will bring several opportunities for outdoor activities before Friday's rain and the weekend cooldown.
Thursday, Nov. 5: Fog Gives Way to 82 Degree Warmth Thursday begins with areas of fog before 8 a.m., potentially reducing visibility during early travel.
The National Weather Service expects mostly cloudy skies to gradually become sunny, with temperatures climbing near 82 degrees.
Calm winds become southerly at 5 to 8 mph during the morning.
The warmth continues Thursday evening, with temperatures falling near 66 degrees.
A slight chance of showers develops after 1 a.m., with precipitation probability remaining at 20%.
Residents planning outdoor activities should find much of Thursday favorable before rain chances increase Friday.
Friday, Nov. 6: Showers and Thunderstorms Possible Friday brings the week's highest rain probability, with a 60% chance of precipitation.
Showers could develop before 10 a.m., followed by possible thunderstorms between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Showers become likely after 1 p.m., with thunderstorms remaining possible.
Temperatures reach approximately 79 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects rainfall amounts below one tenth inch, although thunderstorms could produce higher totals.
South winds increase to 5 to 9 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph.
Drivers traveling through Wilmington and nearby Brunswick County communities should prepare for wet pavement and possible reduced visibility during heavier showers.
Friday evening brings a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers until 1 a.m.
Temperatures fall near 58 degrees.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Sunshine Returns as Temperatures Drop Saturday brings sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees.
That represents a nine degree decline from Thursday's expected high.
The cooling becomes more noticeable Saturday night, when temperatures fall near 46 degrees beneath mostly clear skies.
Residents planning evening activities should prepare for considerably cooler conditions than earlier in the week.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Cooler Coastal Weather Settles In Sunday brings sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees.
Mostly clear conditions continue Sunday night, with temperatures falling near 45 degrees.
The cooler pattern continues Monday, with sunshine and another high near 69 degrees.
Monday night temperatures could fall near 43 degrees, the lowest reading in the supplied extended outlook.
No frost, freezing temperatures or winter precipitation are indicated.
Wilmington Area Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 4 8 Wednesday, Nov. 4: High 80°. Mostly sunny, with southeast winds gusting to 15 mph. Patchy fog late Wednesday night, low 65°. Thursday, Nov. 5: High 82°. Morning fog gives way to sunshine. Thursday night low 66°, with a 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6: High 79°. A 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms. Friday night low 58°, with a 20% precipitation chance. Saturday, Nov. 7: High 73°. Sunny. Mostly clear Saturday night, low 46°. Sunday, Nov. 8: High 69°. Sunny. Mostly clear Sunday night, low 45°. Looking Ahead: Cooler November Nights Continue The extended outlook for the Wilmington area indicates daytime temperatures settling near 69 degrees Sunday and Monday.
Nighttime temperatures could fall into the lower 40s before Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 70 degrees.
The supplied forecast does not indicate snow, ice or freezing conditions.
Residents should expect Friday's showers and possible thunderstorms to give way to a sunny, cooler weekend.
Are you ready for Wilmington's cooler November evenings, or would you rather keep the 80 degree warmth a little longer?