Weather radar Raleigh
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Raleigh climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Raleigh shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10.9° | 14.1° | 19° | 23.4° | 26.2° | 30.3° | 31.7° | 30.3° | 27.4° | 22.5° | 17.7° | 13.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 0.9° | 3.3° | 7.4° | 11.4° | 15.8° | 19.9° | 22.7° | 21.1° | 17.7° | 11.4° | 6° | 2.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 80 | 97 | 79 | 95 | 75 | 152 | 136 | 118 | 44 | 56 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunshine hours | 212 | 196 | 261 | 313 | 314 | 355 | 352 | 322 | 278 | 261 | 237 | 203 |
| Humidity | 66% | 67% | 60% | 60% | 67% | 69% | 76% | 76% | 75% | 73% | 66% | 70% |
Best time to visit Raleigh
The best time to visit Raleigh is typically June. In this month the average high is 30.3°C, precipitation is 75 mm and sunshine duration is 355 hours. The annual average high is 22.2°C, total annual precipitation is 1119 mm (117 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3304 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Raleigh
How up to date is the weather radar for Raleigh?
The weather radar for Raleigh is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Raleigh?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Raleigh: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Raleigh?
The thunderstorm potential for Raleigh is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Raleigh.
What is the climate like in Raleigh?
Raleigh has an annual average high of 22.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 31.7°C), the coldest January (avg low 0.9°C). The wettest month is July with 152 mm, the driest October with 44 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1119 mm (117 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3304 hours.
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