North Carolina Weather Forecast
North Carolina weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 88° / 68°
Clear sky · 17% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 94° / 72°
Light drizzle · 34% rain · wind 7 mph
Best time to go outside today
8 AM - 11 AM · comfort score 9.5/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 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 5:16 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 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
