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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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