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Current conditions at

Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 May 7:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
Last Update:
7:50 pm EDT May 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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