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Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
36°
Sunny
Feels like 40° · Low 22°
Official weather alert: Heat Advisory. Today, Raleigh is set to face a notably hot day, with temperatures spiking up to 35 °F and offering slight relief at 21 °F by night. Gentle breezes are expected across Raleigh Today, with speeds reaching around 13 km/h. There's a slight chance of rain at 4%.
36° / 22°
Temp
4%
Rain
13 km/h
Wind
64%
Humidity
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 06:31 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM | 08:08 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 24° | 24° | 23.8° | 23.8° | 23.2° | 22.6° | 22.2° | Sunrise | 21.8° | 23.4° | 25.2° | 27.1° | 32.2° | 33.9° | 32.3° | 34.8° | 35.5° | 35.9° | 35.6° | 34.7° | 33.2° | 31.4° | Sunset | 29.8° | 28.6° | 28.2° | |
| Feels like | 26° | 26.7° | 27.5° | 25.8° | 25.6° | 25.1° | 24.6° | 23.9° | 25° | 26.7° | 28.5° | 36.1° | 37.8° | 34.5° | 39.8° | 40° | 39.8° | 38.6° | 36.8° | 34.5° | 32.3° | 31.3° | 30.1° | 29.7° | |||
| wind speed | 13 km/h | 9 km/h | 3 km/h | 10 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 8 km/h | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 13 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 7 km/h | 5 km/h | 4 km/h | 3 km/h | 7 km/h | 9 km/h | 10 km/h | 9 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 217° | 262° | 346° | 334° | 288° | 301° | 309° | 288° | 292° | 308° | 323° | 319° | 318° | 320° | 319° | 307° | 297° | 299° | 310° | 59° | 128° | 148° | 171° | 187° | |||
| wind direction | SW | W | NNW | NNW | WNW | WNW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | ENE | SE | SSE | S | S | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 12% | 11% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 11% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 86% | 86% | 84% | 82% | 83% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 79% | 73% | 64% | 55% | 49% | 48% | 49% | 45% | 42% | 41% | 40% | 42% | 45% | 54% | 58% | 59% | |||
| dew point | 21.6° | 21.5° | 21° | 20.6° | 20.2° | 20.4° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 19.6° | 20° | 19.7° | 22.1° | 21.6° | 20° | 22.5° | 21.8° | 21.1° | 20.3° | 19.3° | 18.5° | 18.1° | 19.4° | 19.6° | 19.6° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 4% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 0% | 5% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 76% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 7 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Raleigh today
The weather in Raleigh today is expected to be much warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 36 °F, compared to an average of 30.7 °F for August 12th in recent years.
temperatures
36 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
13 km/h
UV
Very High
Raleigh daylight overview ☀️
Today in Raleigh, The sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 20:08, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 37 minutes.
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The weather today in Raleigh - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Raleigh?
The maximum temperature for today in Raleigh is expected to be 36° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Raleigh? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 4% chance of rain in Raleigh today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Raleigh? 🌀
The wind in Raleigh is expected to blow at 13 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Raleigh today?
Given the forecast of 36 °F with a 4% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Raleigh today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Raleigh today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:31 and set at 20:08 in Raleigh.
How accurate is the weather forecast Raleigh today? ✅
Raleigh weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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