Raleigh, WV 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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Raleigh

What is the weather usually like in Raleigh?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°33°50°68°85°40°20°Jan44°21°Feb52°27°Mar64°36°Apr71°46°May76°55°Jun80°58°Jul78°57°Aug74°51°Sep64°39°Oct53°29°Nov44°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.9"Feb3.8"Mar3.8"Apr4.6"May4.1"Jun5.4"Jul3.7"Aug3.3"Sep2.6"Oct2.7"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Raleigh: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BECKLEY VA HOSPITAL, WV US (USC00460580), adjusted for the elevation of Raleigh.

Raleigh weather month by month

January
40° 20°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow
February
44° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.0 in of snow
March
52° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
April
64° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
71° 46°F
4.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
76° 55°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
80° 58°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
78° 57°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 51°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 39°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
53° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
44° 24°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Raleigh through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:31 PM9 h 53 min
February7:12 AM6:05 PM10 h 52 min
March7:33 AM7:33 PM11 h 59 min
April6:47 AM8:01 PM13 h 13 min
May6:13 AM8:28 PM14 h 15 min
June6:00 AM8:49 PM14 h 48 min
July6:13 AM8:47 PM14 h 34 min
August6:39 AM8:19 PM13 h 39 min
September7:05 AM7:34 PM12 h 28 min
October7:31 AM6:48 PM11 h 16 min
November7:03 AM5:14 PM10 h 11 min
December7:31 AM5:08 PM9 h 37 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Raleigh?

Raleigh has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Raleigh is June to September. At 2,228 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 80°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Raleigh?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Raleigh?

About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Raleigh?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Raleigh?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Raleigh have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Raleigh in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 29°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Raleigh?

Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 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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