Summer temperatures · North Carolina
How hot does Raleigh get in summer?
In a typical summer, June to August, Raleigh averages highs around 89°F and lows around 68°F.
About 52 days a year reach 90°F or hotter, and about 2 reach 100°F. About 140 days a year get to 80°F or warmer. That makes it the 38th hottest summer of the 129 US cities we track.
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Summer at a glance
| Average summer high | 89°F |
|---|---|
| Average summer low | 68°F |
| Days a year at 80°F or warmer | 140 |
| Days a year at 90°F or hotter | 52 |
| Days a year at 100°F or hotter | 2 |
| Average winter high, for comparison | 54°F |
Summer here is June to August. Counts are averages a year.
Cities with about the same summer
- St. Louis, Missouri: highs around 88°F, lows around 69°F
- Louisville, Kentucky: highs around 88°F, lows around 69°F
- Charlotte, North Carolina: highs around 89°F, lows around 68°F
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Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013722.