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Current Weather and Forecast in Raleigh, NC

North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 19:00
70°
Sunny Feels like 66° · High 74° / Low 57°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
43%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Raleigh hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 72°F (22°C).

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
66°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
6 mph
E · gusts 9 mph
Humidity
43%
Dew point 47°
Pressure
30.06 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
3% chance today

Raleigh weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Raleigh looks sunny, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 53°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).

High / Low
77° / 53°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
07:14 AM / 06:50 PM

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Raleigh 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 74° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 77° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 83° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 77° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 75° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light drizzle
High 69° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 80° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 66° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 69° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 75° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 76° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 78° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 78° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 8%

About the weather in Raleigh

Raleigh has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 34°. September brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 127 days.

Raleigh climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When is Raleigh at its coldest?
January, with highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 7°F (-14°C).
What is the rainiest month in Raleigh?
September, at 6.2 inches (158 mm) over about 12 days. October is the driest month, at 3.3 inches (85 mm).
Does it snow in Raleigh?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through February.
When is Raleigh at its hottest?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (38°C).
Is Raleigh hot in summer?
July averages 90°F (32°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How sunny is Raleigh?
9.1 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 11.6 hours.
What is the best month to go to Raleigh?
Aim for March to May and October to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 70°F (21°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
How long does summer last in Raleigh?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 3 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 51°F (10°C).