Greensboro, NC Weather
Greensboro hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 106°F (41°C) is about 17°F (9°C) above the typical July high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Greensboro weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Greensboro looks sunny, with a high of 100° and an overnight low of 74°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Greensboro 14-day forecast
About the weather in Greensboro
Weather in Greensboro is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 89°F (32°C), while January highs hover near 48°F (9°C). Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches (1154 mm) over about 121 rainy days.
Greensboro weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 48°F (9°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: -1°F (-18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 3 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 48°F (9°C) and lows around 31°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -1°F (-18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.2 inches (131 mm) of rain over 11 days, while June is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 3 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Greensboro is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 49°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Greensboro runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Greensboro brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 53°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Greensboro is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 51°F (11°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Greensboro by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 31° | 10 | 3.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 71% |
| February | 54° | 35° | 11 | 3.8 in | 7.0 h/day | 70% |
| March | 61° | 41° | 11 | 3.3 in | 8.2 h/day | 65% |
| April | 70° | 49° | 9 | 3.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 62% |
| May | 78° | 58° | 11 | 4.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 67% |
| June | 85° | 66° | 10 | 3.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 67% |
| July | 89° | 71° | 13 | 3.6 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| August | 86° | 69° | 12 | 4.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 74% |
| September | 81° | 64° | 11 | 5.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 74% |
| October | 71° | 53° | 7 | 3.3 in | 8.8 h/day | 74% |
| November | 60° | 42° | 7 | 3.4 in | 7.7 h/day | 70% |
| December | 53° | 36° | 9 | 4.2 in | 6.4 h/day | 74% |