Raleigh Weather Forecast
Raleigh weather: 75°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Raleigh
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 35 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,0 in, 3,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Raleigh
Flood Watch issued August 21 at 2:13AM EDT until August 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh NC
16-day forecast for Raleigh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Showers | 90° / 73° | 44% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 69° | 58% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 70° | 12% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 71° | 5% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 74° | 16% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 70° | 35% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 73° | 52% · 0,9 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 94° / 71° | 33% · 1,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 76° | 38% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 74° | 28% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 94° / 73° | 26% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 71° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 76° | 32% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 95° / 73° | 26% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 75° | 26% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 30% | -- | — |
What this means for Raleigh
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 4.9°F above the 85°F typical for this month.
A 44% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Raleigh?
Raleigh is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.7796, -78.6382. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Raleigh right now?
It is currently 75°F (24°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Raleigh, which has a continental climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:28 AM.
How many people live in Raleigh?
Raleigh has a population of approximately 470.000.
What is the nearest airport to Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
Popular options include Myrtle Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Chimney Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 21, 2026 at 3:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
