Chimney Rock State Park Weather Forecast
Chimney Rock State Park weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Chimney Rock State Park is a state park in North Carolina. Chimney Rock State Park is known for a granite monolith above Lake Lure.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Chimney Rock State Park with clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 66°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Chimney Rock State Park is April, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 175 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Congaree National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Chimney Rock State Park today at 9.4/10. 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.
Weather in Chimney Rock State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:20 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Chimney Rock State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 81° / 66° | 13% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 64° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 63° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 61° | 32% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 64° | 65% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 62° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 64° | 40% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 65° | 25% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 67° | 34% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 64° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 67° | 39% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 65° | 45% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 59° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 60° | 50% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 60° | 58% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 65° | 40% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 3 |
Climate in Chimney Rock State Park 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 | 44° | 26° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 41° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 55° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 62° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 59° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 68° | 49° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 40° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 50° | 33° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Chimney Rock State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit Chimney Rock State Park
Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chimney Rock State Park?
Chimney Rock State Park is a state park in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.4322, -82.2504. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Chimney Rock State Park right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Chimney Rock State Park?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Chimney Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chimney Rock State Park in?
Chimney Rock State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:20 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Chimney Rock State Park?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 175 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 253 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Chimney Rock State Park?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Congaree National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, New River Gorge National Park and Myrtle Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 24, 2026 at 8:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
