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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with Dec. 5, 2014 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 17.3 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, 11 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 Dec. 5 reaching 39 mph (2017) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 18 mph (2017).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on Dec. 5 in Wilmington has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical Dec. 5 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 | 28°F | 23°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 24 mph | 12 mph |
| 2011 | 34°F | 29°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 26 mph | 13 mph |
| 2012 | 51°F | 35°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 8 mph |
| 2013 | 34°F | 24°F | 0.4 mm | 0 mm | 3.5 mm | 26 mph | 13 mph |
| 2014 | 39°F | 35°F | 17.3 mm | 17.3 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 9 mph |
| 2015 | 49°F | 31°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 10 mph |
| 2016 | 43°F | 31°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 9 mph |
| 2017 | 44°F | 32°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 39 mph | 18 mph |
| 2018 | 42°F | 22°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 9 mph |
| 2019 | 54°F | 30°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 9 mph |
| 2020 | 46°F | 26°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 10 mph | 6 mph |
| 2021 | 62°F | 35°F | 2.2 mm | 2.2 mm | 0 mm | 23 mph | 13 mph |
| 2022 | 49°F | 29°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 14 mph | 8 mph |
| 2023 | 43°F | 36°F | 0.6 mm | 0.6 mm | 0 mm | 32 mph | 17 mph |
| 2024 | 24°F | 14°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 31 mph | 16 mph |
