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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with March 16, 2023 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 9.5 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, nine years out of the last 15 years had no measurable precipitation on this date.
Wind speeds have varied as well, with the strongest gust on March 16 reaching 42 mph (2024) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 22 mph (2024).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on March 16 in Wilmington has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical March 16 Weather in Wilmington (Last 15 Years)
| Year | High Temp (°F) | Low Temp (°F) | Precipitation (mm) | Rain (mm) | Snowfall (mm) | Strongest Wind Gust (mph) | Max Wind Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54°F | 38°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 16 mph | 8 mph |
| 2011 | 62°F | 33°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 23 mph | 13 mph |
| 2012 | 76°F | 59°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 21 mph | 10 mph |
| 2013 | 53°F | 37°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 26 mph | 12 mph |
| 2014 | 39°F | 24°F | 0.7 mm | 0 mm | 6.3 mm | 38 mph | 18 mph |
| 2015 | 74°F | 48°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 28 mph | 14 mph |
| 2016 | 60°F | 48°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 35 mph | 17 mph |
| 2017 | 48°F | 23°F | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | 0 mm | 27 mph | 14 mph |
| 2018 | 44°F | 34°F | 8 mm | 8 mm | 0 mm | 34 mph | 16 mph |
| 2019 | 49°F | 25°F | 0.3 mm | 0.3 mm | 0 mm | 18 mph | 7 mph |
| 2020 | 43°F | 34°F | 4.2 mm | 4.2 mm | 0 mm | 17 mph | 7 mph |
| 2021 | 57°F | 36°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 17 mph | 9 mph |
| 2022 | 68°F | 46°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 25 mph | 12 mph |
| 2023 | 59°F | 37°F | 9.5 mm | 9.5 mm | 0 mm | 36 mph | 19 mph |
| 2024 | 64°F | 40°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 42 mph | 22 mph |
