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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with March 17, 2021 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 18.2 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, seven 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 17 reaching 36 mph (2011) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 19 mph (2011).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on March 17 in Wilmington has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical March 17 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 | 57°F | 38°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 7 mph |
| 2011 | 75°F | 49°F | 0.3 mm | 0.3 mm | 0 mm | 36 mph | 19 mph |
| 2012 | 75°F | 60°F | 5.7 mm | 5.7 mm | 0 mm | 27 mph | 13 mph |
| 2013 | 39°F | 33°F | 10.5 mm | 6.5 mm | 28 mm | 26 mph | 12 mph |
| 2014 | 42°F | 20°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 17 mph | 9 mph |
| 2015 | 59°F | 37°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 30 mph | 16 mph |
| 2016 | 59°F | 42°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 27 mph | 13 mph |
| 2017 | 65°F | 42°F | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 0 mm | 28 mph | 14 mph |
| 2018 | 42°F | 37°F | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 22 mph | 10 mph |
| 2019 | 47°F | 30°F | 0.4 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.7 mm | 26 mph | 12 mph |
| 2020 | 51°F | 39°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 9 mph |
| 2021 | 50°F | 38°F | 18.2 mm | 18.2 mm | 0 mm | 31 mph | 16 mph |
| 2022 | 71°F | 48°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 18 mph | 10 mph |
| 2023 | 41°F | 25°F | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 34 mph | 17 mph |
| 2024 | 44°F | 29°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 30 mph | 15 mph |
