Greensboro, North Carolina Weather
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Greensboro weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——87°54°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——93°65°+6°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——90°69°-3°
- SundayJun 7Overcast12%—91°64°+1°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Drizzle24%—88°68°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle17%0.01″70°62°-18°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle15%—73°62°+3°
Ozone at AQI 68 now. AQI up 46 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 16 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 68 now. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 16 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 68
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 16
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.7 µg/m³ (AQI 37) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.96
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 4:09 AM
- Moonset
- 2:33 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Greensboro at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Greensboro's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~40°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in July (5.8 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (2.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 3.2″ | 7 |
| February | 44° | 2.5″ | 8 |
| March | 51° | 3.7″ | 8 |
| April | 60° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| May | 68° | 3.3″ | 8 |
| June | 75° | 5.1″ | 8 |
| July | 80° | 5.8″ | 7 |
| August | 77° | 4.5″ | 9 |
| September | 71° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| November | 50° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| December | 43° | 3.4″ | 8 |
Regional context
Greensboro falls within a humid subtropical climate region that extends across nearby cities. This shared climate zone creates similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions throughout the area.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Fayetteville, NC.
Naturalist notes
Carolina wrens begin their territorial singing in earnest during March, marking the transition from winter's quiet into spring's awakening chorus.
Dogwood trees typically reach full bloom across Greensboro in late April, their white bracts creating a brief but striking display before the canopy fills in.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Greensboro?
- Greensboro's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Greensboro?
- July is the wettest month with about 5.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 46 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Greensboro?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Greensboro?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 40°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Greensboro?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Greensboro get?
- Greensboro averages about 86 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Greensboro?
- Greensboro's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Greensboro, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 40°F while July averages 80°F — a 40°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Greensboro receives about 46 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 86 rainy days.
Weather patterns here follow the city's latitude (36.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost is likely, and daily weather conditions.