North Carolina Weather Forecast
North Carolina weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for North Carolina
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 40° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 44° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 72° / 52° | 1% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 57° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 59° | 4% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 56° | 32% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 64° | 32% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 60° | 16% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 17% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 58° | 17% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 13% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 40° | 16% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 41° | 16% | 11 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 42°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 69°F against a October normal of 71°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 11% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,3 in).
What this means for North Carolina
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 72°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 72°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Carolina?
April, June, September 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 8:58 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 October 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
