Wake Forest, North Carolina Weather
Wake Forest, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Wake Forest, Wake County.
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About Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, North Carolina, unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, its landscape a nuanced blend of verdant pastures and mature woodlands. It lies 16.1 miles north-north-east of Raleigh, NC (from Raleigh, NC: bearing 27°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-west of Rolesville. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of late spring, carries a faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid breeze. Oak and pine trees stand sentinel along the byways, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant pond hints at the quiet, water-fed life that underpins the region. The very earth feels softly yielding, a rich loam that has long supported the growth of both crops and aspirations. Originally established as the site for Wake Forest College, this locality carries a legacy of learning and intellectual pursuit that has shaped its character. The college, now Wake Forest University, has been a cornerstone of the community, drawing scholars and students and fostering a distinct cultural atmosphere. While the university has since relocated, its indelible mark remains, influencing the town’s educational institutions and its thoughtful, engaged populace. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, has diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses, professional services, and technology, yet the echo of its farming past can still be found in the roadside produce stands and the enduring appreciation for the land. This enduring connection to its roots lends Wake Forest a grounded, yet forward-looking, disposition.
Live animated radar for Wake Forest 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.
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| Location | Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.979873°N, 78.509723°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27587, 27588 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wake Forest, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wake Forest, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Wake Forest includes coordinates 35.979873°N, 78.509723°W, situated in Wake County. ZIP code 27587, 27588. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
