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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with May 18, 2021 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 23.8 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, eight 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 May 18 reaching 35 mph (2019) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 16 mph (2021).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on May 18 in Wilmington has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical May 18 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 | 68°F | 53°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 22 mph | 11 mph |
| 2011 | 69°F | 46°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 7 mph |
| 2012 | 84°F | 56°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 8 mph |
| 2013 | 77°F | 62°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 18 mph | 8 mph |
| 2014 | 66°F | 43°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 9 mph |
| 2015 | 77°F | 56°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 24 mph | 11 mph |
| 2016 | 65°F | 45°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 17 mph | 8 mph |
| 2017 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 31 mph | 16 mph |
| 2018 | 72°F | 64°F | 6.8 mm | 6.8 mm | 0 mm | 22 mph | 10 mph |
| 2019 | 82°F | 65°F | 5.8 mm | 5.8 mm | 0 mm | 35 mph | 15 mph |
| 2020 | 63°F | 53°F | 2.2 mm | 2.2 mm | 0 mm | 23 mph | 10 mph |
| 2021 | 69°F | 60°F | 23.8 mm | 23.8 mm | 0 mm | 31 mph | 16 mph |
| 2022 | 80°F | 63°F | 10 mm | 10 mm | 0 mm | 25 mph | 14 mph |
| 2023 | 79°F | 57°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 9 mph |
| 2024 | 81°F | 60°F | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 13 mph | 6 mph |
