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North Carolina Weather Forecast

North Carolina weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 55°F now🕔 9:17 PM local📅 Best: April, June, September and October👥 10.8 million

7-day forecast for North Carolina

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 22☁️ Overcast71° / 37°0%7 mph5
Fri, Oct 23☁️ Overcast69° / 43°0%11 mph5
Sat, Oct 24🌤️ Mainly clear67° / 47°0%13 mph5
Sun, Oct 25☀️ Clear sky69° / 51°0%10 mph5
Mon, Oct 26☀️ Clear sky71° / 50°0%6 mph5
Tue, Oct 27🌤️ Mainly clear74° / 53°0%8 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast67° / 55°2%9 mph3

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 24

🌤️ 67° / 47°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Oct 25

☀️ 69° / 51°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.3
Outdoors8.8
Beach day6.9
Swimming6.7
Hiking9.8
Running9.8
Cycling9.6
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time8.8
Driving9.7
Flying out9.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 68°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • 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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 4 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 9:17 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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