Raleigh, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Raleigh weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Raleigh.
This week in Raleigh
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Raleigh
What is the weather usually like in Raleigh?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Raleigh: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RALEIGH STATE UNIV, NC US (USC00317079), adjusted for the elevation of Raleigh.
Raleigh weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Raleigh through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Raleigh?
Raleigh has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Raleigh is April–May and September–October. At 315 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Raleigh
What is the hottest month in Raleigh?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Raleigh?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Raleigh?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Raleigh?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Raleigh have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Raleigh in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Raleigh?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Raleigh weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Raleigh.
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