Greensboro, North Carolina Weather
Greensboro, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Greensboro, Guilford County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Greensboro. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Greensboro is published on the Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) page, 13 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Greensboro have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Greensboro: Causey Airport (K2A5) 24 km · Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY) 29 km · Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT) 39 km · Hiatt Airport (KN97) 39 km · Rockingham County NC Shiloh Airport (KSIF) 41 km
Conditions reported at KGSO describe the airfield itself. Weather 13 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Greensboro specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro rests in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, a landscape characterized by rolling hills that gently cradle the city. It lies 14.4 miles north-east of High Point, NC (from High Point, NC: bearing 56°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-south-west of Bessemer. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a soft rising and falling that lends a sense of organic peace to the surroundings, far from the starkness of mountains or the flatness of the coast. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the rich soil that supports both verdant growth and the city's enduring agricultural roots. This physical setting imbues Greensboro with a grounded, unassuming character, a place where the natural world remains a palpable presence, its rhythms subtly influencing the pace of life. The story of Greensboro is one of steady growth, its origins rooted in the mid-18th century and shaped by Quaker settlers drawn to the fertile lands. From these beginnings, it evolved into a hub of commerce and innovation, its economy historically tied to textiles and manufacturing. Though those industries have transformed, Greensboro has adeptly shifted its focus, fostering a diverse economic base that now includes logistics, advanced manufacturing, and a growing presence in the technology and biosciences sectors. This adaptability, this quiet resilience, is a hallmark of Greensboro's economic character, reflecting a community that honors its past while readily embracing the future. Greensboro boasts a vibrant cultural life, a testament to its evolving identity. While it lacks professional teams in the major leagues of NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL, the city supports a Major League Soccer team, the North Carolina FC, drawing passionate crowds. The Greensboro Grasshoppers, a minor league baseball team, also provide local sporting fervor. Annual events like the Greensboro Festival and the Carolina Blues Festival draw visitors and residents alike, celebrating the region's artistic and musical heritage. Among its landmarks, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum stands as a poignant reminder of the city's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, a place of profound historical significance. The city also offers ample green space, with the expansive Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and the serene beauty of the Greensboro Arboretum providing peaceful retreats. Renowned educational institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University, contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of Greensboro, attracting students and scholars. The city has also been home to figures of national renown, from the soulful melodies of singer-songwriter Roberta Flack to the powerful acting of Andy Griffith, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape.
Live animated radar for Greensboro and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36.072636°N, 79.791975°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27401, 27411, 27402, 27403, 27404 |
| Area Code | 336 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Greensboro, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greensboro, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Greensboro includes coordinates 36.072636°N, 79.791975°W, situated in Guilford County. ZIP code 27401, 27411, 27402, 27403, 27404. Telephone area code: 336. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
