Raleigh Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Raleigh Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


42°C
Highest Temp
3 Jul. 26

-9°C
Lowest Temp
2 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust35.26°C

Coldest MonthJanuary0.3°C

Wettest MonthFebruary5.64mm

Windiest MonthMarch21.14km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Raleigh historically?

July is historically Raleigh's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 32°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 42°C on 2026-07-03.

2. What is the coldest month in Raleigh historically?

January is Raleigh's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 1°C. The all-time record low of -14°C was recorded on 2017-01-09.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Raleigh over the past 17 years?

Raleigh's average annual rainfall is approximately 1366.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Raleigh experience on average per year?

Raleigh historically records approximately 171.6 rainy days per year. September has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Raleigh?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Raleigh is 42°C on 2026-07-03.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Raleigh?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Raleigh is -14°C on 2017-01-09.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Raleigh historically?

Raleigh experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 46.4 kph was recorded on 2018-09-14.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Raleigh during a year?

Usually, Raleigh's humidity peaks in February at around 73.4% and drops to its lowest in November at approximately 68.2%.