Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Museum Regional museum exploring Cape Fear's history and science

Wilmington’s Cape Fear Museum covers regional history and natural science-maritime trade, Civil War stories and local ecology-and pairs well with visits to riverfront sites and regional restaurants.

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Climate

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1404 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 14°

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 16°

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 20°

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

Weather

142 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (197 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

Weather

197 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

Weather

174 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 20°

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 16°

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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