North Carolina Weather

Welcome to the live North Carolina weather hub. Get current conditions, hourly forecasts, 7-day outlooks, and severe weather alerts for the largest cities in North Carolina — all on one page.

North Carolina is part of Southeast and has a humid subtropical climate. In simple terms, the Southeast is dominated by a humid subtropical climate, with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms, and an active Atlantic hurricane season. Because North Carolina can span hundreds of miles and several climate zones, local weather may differ noticeably from the statewide average, which is why city-level forecasts are essential.

Below you'll find direct links to live forecasts for 5 major North Carolina cities. Each city page includes today's temperature, hour-by-hour conditions, a 7-day forecast, and any active storm or weather alerts pulled from official sources.

Use the weather maps page to see interactive radar, precipitation, cloud cover, temperature, and wind layers covering North Carolina and the rest of the United States. Use the hourly page for a deeper look at the next 24 hours, and the 7-day forecast page for extended planning.

North Carolina weather changes throughout the year and you should always check the latest forecast before traveling, planning outdoor events, or preparing for severe weather. Bookmark this page for quick access to live North Carolina weather, temperature today, rain and storm forecasts, and current conditions across the state.