North America Weather Forecast
North America weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Climate in North America month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | -7° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 16° | -3° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 25° | 2° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 24° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 40° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 48° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 77° | 57° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 73° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 49° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 47° | 33° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 29° | 18° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 15° | 1° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit North America
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in North America
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
See the North America forecast by time range
North America weather - more answers
Explore North America
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North America?
North America is a continent. Its coordinates are 54.526, -105.2551.
What is the weather like in North America right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit North America?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in North America, which has a polar climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North America in?
North America observes America/Regina (UTC-06:00). The local time is 12:36 PM.
How many people live in North America?
North America has a population of approximately 600 million.
What is the nearest airport to North America?
The closest airports are Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 1.723 mi away, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 1.756 mi away and Cancun International Airport (CUN), 2.505 mi away.
What are the top things to do in North America?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, Arches National Park, Badlands National Park, Banff National Park, Big Bend National Park and Biscayne National Park.
What places are in North America?
North America covers 20 places in this atlas, including United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Aruba and Bahamas.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
