North America Weather Forecast
North America weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in North America?
Possibly - there is a 46% chance in North America today.
A 46% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon, Tue and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for North America
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 61° | 46% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 73° / 59° | 88% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 56° | 75% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 50° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 54° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 44% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 56° | 37% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 54° | 47% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 55° | 39% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 12% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 54° | 14% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 56° | 20% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 33% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 49° | 29% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 47° | 27% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 46° | 26% | 7 mph | 5 |
What this means for North America
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 10.3°F above the 73°F typical for this month.
A 46% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 96°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
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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 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 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 5:38 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 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
