North Carolina Weather Forecast
North Carolina weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
North Carolina is a state in United States. North Carolina is a US state with its capital at Raleigh. It has a population of about 10.8 million. The capital is Raleigh.
Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in North Carolina with clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 69°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit North Carolina is April, June and October. The climate is continental. January, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 229 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, Myrtle Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park and Shenandoah National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 3.4°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in North Carolina today at 8.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for North Carolina
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Weather in North Carolina right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:33 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for North Carolina
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 69° | 53% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 69° | 6% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 65° | 1% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 69° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 72° | 33% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 95° / 73° | 60% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 92° / 72° | 51% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 74° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 73° | 30% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 71° | 20% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 69° | 21% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 75° | 27% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 69° | 27% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 62° | 32% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 62° | 23% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 65° | 23% | 8 mph | 7 |
Climate in North Carolina 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 | 49° | 32° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 46° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 54° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 60° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 69° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 73° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 69° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 64° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 53° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 44° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 37° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for North Carolina
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Air quality and pollen in North Carolina
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit North Carolina
Go in April, June and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in North Carolina
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in North Carolina
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in North Carolina
1 counties mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Carolina?
North Carolina is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 35.7796, -78.6382. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in North Carolina right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Carolina?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in North Carolina, which has a continental climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:33 PM.
How many people live in North Carolina?
North Carolina has a population of approximately 10.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to North Carolina?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 229 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 230 mi away.
What are the top things to do in North Carolina?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Myrtle Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park and New River Gorge National Park.
What places are in North Carolina?
North Carolina covers 5 places in this atlas, including Asheville, Charlotte, Chimney Rock State Park, Raleigh and Buncombe County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 6:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
