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Observed 5:05 PM EDT at KINT

Walnut Cove, NC weather

Sunny and 66°19°, jacket by 8 PM.

Today: low 40°4°, high 67°19°.

One forecast only

Now 66°19°

Sunny

Wind
7 mph11 km/h
From the northeast. Up to 7 mph11 km/h through 5 AM
Dew point
46°8°
Comfortable
Air quality
39Good
Main pollutant: Ozone

Next 48 hours

About the same as this time yesterday (63°17° then, 65°18° now)

Good hours for
  • Low 40°4° tomorrow at 6 AM
  • Above 60°16° tomorrow by 11 AM
  • Drops 12°7° tomorrow night 6–9 PM (68°20° → 56°13°)
  • Below 60°16° tomorrow night after 8 PM
  1. TonightDown to 41°5° by 5 AM
  2. Tomorrow morningUp to 60°16° by 11 AM
  3. Tomorrow afternoonUp to 72°22° by 4 PM
  4. Tomorrow nightDown to 43°6° by 5 AM
  5. Tuesday morningUp to 64°18° by 11 AM
  6. Tuesday afternoonUp to 74°23° by 3 PM
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sun 5pSunny66°19° (likely 64°18° to 66°19°)66°19°0%6 mph10 km/h from NE54%—1
Sun 6pSunny64°18° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°)64°18°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE59%—0
Sun 7pClear60°16° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)60°16°0%3 mph5 km/h from NE72%—0
Sun 8pClear53°12° (likely 53°12° to 54°12°)53°12°0%2 mph3 km/h from NE93%——
Sun 9pClear50°10° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)50°10°0%2 mph3 km/h from NE100%——
Sun 10pClear49°9° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°)49°9°0%2 mph3 km/h from N100%——
Sun 11pClear48°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°)48°9°0%2 mph3 km/h from N100%——
Mon 12aClear47°8° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°)47°8°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 1aClear46°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°)46°8°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 2aClear45°7° (likely 45°7° to 47°8°)45°7°0%1 mph2 km/h from NE100%——
Mon 3aClear44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)44°7°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 4aClear43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°)43°6°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 5aMostly clear41°5° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°)41°5°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 6aMostly clear40°4° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)40°4°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Mon 7aMostly clear40°4° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)40°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 8aMostly sunny41°5° (likely 41°5° to 43°6°)41°5°0%0 mph0 km/h94%——
Mon 9aMostly sunny44°7° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°)44°7°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 10aPartly sunny53°12° (likely 53°12° to 54°12°)53°12°0%0 mph0 km/h94%——
Mon 11aMostly sunny60°16° (likely 59°15° to 60°16°)60°16°0%0 mph0 km/h75%——
Mon 12pSunny64°18° (likely 63°17° to 64°18°)64°18°0%0 mph0 km/h64%——
Mon 1pSunny68°20° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)68°20°0%0 mph0 km/h53%——
Mon 2pSunny70°21° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°)70°21°0%0 mph0 km/h48%——
Mon 3pSunny71°22° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°)71°22°0%0 mph0 km/h45%——
Mon 4pSunny72°22° (likely 68°20° to 72°22°)72°22°0%0 mph0 km/h42%——
Mon 5pSunny71°22° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°)71°22°0%0 mph0 km/h42%——
Mon 6pSunny68°20° (likely 62°17° to 68°20°)68°20°0%0 mph0 km/h49%——
Mon 7pClear63°17° (likely 58°14° to 63°17°)63°17°0%0 mph0 km/h59%——
Mon 8pClear56°13° (likely 55°13° to 56°13°)56°13°0%0 mph0 km/h77%——
Mon 9pClear52°11° (likely 52°11° to 53°12°)52°11°0%0 mph0 km/h85%——
Mon 10pClear50°10° (likely 50°10° to 52°11°)50°10°0%0 mph0 km/h92%——
Mon 11pClear48°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°)48°9°0%0 mph0 km/h99%——
Tue 12aMostly clear47°8° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°)47°8°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 1aMostly clear47°8° (likely 47°8° to 48°9°)47°8°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 2aMostly clear46°8° (likely 46°8° to 47°8°)46°8°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 3aMostly clear44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)44°7°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 4aClear44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)44°7°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 5aClear43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°)43°6°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 6aClear42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°)42°6°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Tue 7aClear42°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°)42°6°0%1 mph2 km/h from N99%——
Tue 8aSunny42°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°)42°6°0%1 mph2 km/h from N99%——
Tue 9aMostly sunny46°8° (likely 46°8° to 46°8°)46°8°0%1 mph2 km/h from N100%——
Tue 10aMostly sunny54°12° (likely 54°12° to 54°12°)54°12°0%2 mph3 km/h from NE86%——
Tue 11aSunny64°18° (likely 64°18° to 64°18°)64°18°0%3 mph5 km/h from NE65%——
Tue 12pSunny69°21° (likely 69°21° to 69°21°)69°21°0%3 mph5 km/h from NE55%——
Tue 1pSunny71°22° (likely 71°22° to 71°22°)71°22°0%5 mph8 km/h from E50%——
Tue 2pSunny72°22° (likely 72°22° to 72°22°)72°22°0%5 mph8 km/h from E46%——
Tue 3pSunny74°23° (likely 74°23° to 74°23°)74°23°0%5 mph8 km/h from E43%——
Tue 4pSunny74°23° (likely 74°23° to 74°23°)75°24°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE42%——

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 25. Sunny. High 67°19°, low 40°4°. Typical 68°20° / 46°8°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 53°12°

      Dry

    2. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 41°5°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    67°19°
    Low, likely
    40°4°
    Typical high / low
    68°20° / 46°8°
    Wind
    6 mph10 km/h
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 72°22°, low 42°6°. Typical 67°19° / 45°7°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 41°5°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 72°22°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 56°13°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Mostly clear, 43°6°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 1 mph.

    Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Wind around 0 mph.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    68°20°–72°22°
    Low, likely
    42°6°–43°6°
    Typical high / low
    67°19° / 45°7°
    Wind
    4 mph7 km/h
  3. Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 74°23°, low 46°8°. Typical 67°19° / 45°7°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 42°6°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 74°23°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    72°22°–74°23°
    Low, likely
    45°7°–46°8°
    Typical high / low
    67°19° / 45°7°
    Wind
    5 mph8 km/h
  4. Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly cloudy. High 70°21°, low 48°9°. Typical 66°19° / 44°7°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    67°19°–70°21°
    Low, likely
    48°9°
    Typical high / low
    66°19° / 44°7°
    Wind
    5 mph8 km/h
  5. Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 74°23°, low 47°8°. Typical 66°19° / 44°7°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    70°21°–74°23°
    Low, likely
    47°8°–53°12°
    Typical high / low
    66°19° / 44°7°
    Wind
    4 mph6 km/h
  6. Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 78°26°, low 49°9°. Typical 66°19° / 44°7°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    75°24°–78°26°
    Low, likely
    49°9°
    Typical high / low
    66°19° / 44°7°
    Wind
    4 mph6 km/h
  7. Saturday, Oct 31. Partly sunny. High 76°24°, low 53°12°. Typical 65°18° / 43°6°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    70°21°–76°24°
    Low, likely
    51°11°–53°12°
    Typical high / low
    65°18° / 43°6°
    Wind
    5 mph7 km/h

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 67°, low 40°.

  2. Tomorrow

    Dry, high 72°, low 42°, warming up.

  3. Tuesday

    Dry, high 74°, low 46°.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 70–78°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (RNK) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Dan River near Wentworth

19 mi
Below flood stage
Level
1.1 ft
Flow
292 cfs

Forecast peak 1.2 ft Mon 8 PM

Reading from Sun 4:45 PM · NWS gauge page

Dan River at Pine Hall

5.4 mi
Below flood stage
Level
1.7 ft
Flow
150 cfs

Reading from Sun 4:15 PM · NWS gauge page

Reedy Creek at NC2128 Nr Oak Ridge

13 mi
Below flood stage
Level
3.6 ft
Flow
22 cfs

Reading from Sun 5 PM · NWS gauge page

Brushy Fork (NC) at E 5th St

14 mi
Below flood stage
Level
1.8 ft

Reading from Sun 4:50 PM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 64% less heating than a typical week.

This week 24Typical 67

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F
20
h below 17°F
0
h below 5°F
0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 7 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 46°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Good stretch to open the windows.

Is this typical?

WINSTON SALEM REYNOLDS AP · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1899–2026

Oct 25, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.

Normal high / low
68°20° / 46°8°
Forecast high / low
67°19° / 40°4°
Record high
85°29° in 1940
Record low
27°−3° in 1904

Last 7 days vs normal

  1. —MonOct 19
  2. —TueOct 20
  3. —WedOct 21
  4. —ThuOct 22
  5. —FriOct 23
  6. —SatOct 24
  7. —SunOct 25

Walnut Cove weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 6:31 PM.

Daylight
10 h 55 min
Losing 2 min 11 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 14 min less
Golden hour
5:56–6:48 PM
Morning 7:20–8:12 AM
Blue hour
6:48–6:58 PM
Morning 7:10–7:20 AM; first light 7:10 AM

Stars tonight? Unknown

Cloud forecast not available for tonight.

Moon

Full moon

100% lit · growing

Today
sets 6:59 AM · rises 5:59 PM
Full moon
Oct 26
New moon
Nov 9
Looking northwest from Walnut Cove. The highest point on the skyline is about 3,500 ft, 38 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.