Raleigh, North Carolina Weather
Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, Wake County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Raleigh. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Raleigh is published on the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) page, 18 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. 5 airfields within reach of Raleigh 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 Raleigh: Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX) 34 km · Triangle North Executive Airport (KLHZ) 39 km · Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (KHRJ) 44 km · Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA) 47 km
Conditions reported at KRDU describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Raleigh specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a subtle elevation that hints at its inland position, far enough from the coast to feel the distinct embrace of humid summers and crisp, cool winters. It lies 4.4 miles north-north-west of Garner, NC (from Garner, NC: bearing 342°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Cary. The city is characterized by a generous spread of green, a testament to its commitment to preserving natural beauty, with mature trees forming leafy canopies over many of its streets and parks, creating a dappled light that shifts with the passing hours. This verdant presence lends Raleigh a sense of calm, a spaciousness that belies its growing urban vitality, and the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of pine and damp soil after a rain, a constant reminder of the fertile ground on which it rests. The history of Raleigh is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of North Carolina, its founding as the state capital in 1792 driven by a need for a central and accessible seat of government. For much of its existence, its economy was anchored in farming, particularly tobacco and cotton, and the echoes of this past can still be felt in the preserved historic districts and the enduring presence of agricultural research institutions. Today, Raleigh has blossomed into a hub of innovation and technology, a significant player in the Research Triangle Park, attracting a diverse workforce and fostering growth in sectors like biosciences, pharmaceuticals, and information technology, a vibrant pivot from its agrarian roots that has reshaped the city's economic character. Raleigh’s cultural fabric is a rich blend of Southern tradition and modern dynamism. While it doesn't host professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL, the city boasts the North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Courage in MLS, drawing enthusiastic crowds to their matches. The annual Raleigh Christmas Parade and the WRAL Freedom Run 5K are beloved local traditions, while landmarks like the North Carolina State Capitol building and the historic Mordecai Historic Park offer glimpses into its storied past. For those seeking natural respite, William B. Umstead State Park provides expansive trails and serene lakes, and the nearby Jordan Lake offers further opportunities for recreation. Renowned institutions like North Carolina State University anchor its academic landscape, contributing to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. The city has been home to a constellation of talents, including the late, great Maya Angelou, whose words continue to resonate profoundly, and actors such as Ava Gardner, whose star power once illuminated Hollywood.
Live animated radar for Raleigh 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 | Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.772096°N, 78.638614°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27601, 27617, 27602, 27603, 27604 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Raleigh, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Raleigh, 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 Raleigh includes coordinates 35.772096°N, 78.638614°W, situated in Wake County. ZIP code 27601, 27617, 27602, 27603, 27604. Telephone area code: 919, 984. 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.
