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Skippers Corner, North Carolina Weather

Heat settles and the rain begins. Day 90 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Skippers Corner weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Skippers Corner, NC
Wednesday, June 17 at 12:23 PM
82
°
Overcast
Feels like
87°
Humidity
73%
Wind
9 mph
Sunrise
1:59 AM
Sunset
4:25 PM
Skippers Corner, NC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastSkippers Corner, NC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 75°H 89°
Skippers Corner, NC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 17
    Light Drizzle
    49%
    0.02″
    88°72°—
  2. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Thunderstorm
    19%
    —
    95°75°+7°
  3. Friday
    Jun 19
    Thunderstorm
    71%
    0.02″
    89°72°-6°
  4. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Overcast
    42%
    —
    96°73°+7°
  5. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Drizzle
    11%
    —
    94°74°-2°
  6. Monday
    Jun 22
    Drizzle
    29%
    —
    91°70°-3°
  7. Tuesday
    Jun 23
    Overcast
    44%
    —
    89°66°-2°
Skippers Corner, NC
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°70°81°92°12p6p12a6anow 81°high 89°low 75°PRECIP %
Skippers Corner, NC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WSW
256° · backing 59°
Direction
WSW
256°
Sustained
9
mph
Gust
15
mph
Peak 24h
30
avg 7
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 · pk 30 @ 3:00a
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 3117SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 59° from the wsw.
Skippers Corner, NC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1009.9
-0.1 mb in 3h · steady · 29.82 inHg
Now
1009.9
mb
3h
-0.1
mb
12h
+0.3
mb
24h
+0.1
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1008–1011
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1010.51007.91009.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Skippers Corner, NC
Air quality
30
AQI
Good
→-4 in 6h

AQI 30 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). Ozone at AQI 31. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~96%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
2.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
3μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
66μg/m³
UV IndexVery high
7.2

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 31. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~96%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 31
UV peak
7.5 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 15

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100WEDTHUFRISATSUNMONTUEWED7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Skippers Corner, NC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
97%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
44.8mi
UNLIMITED
67 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
16:23 UTC · Skippers Corner, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
16:23 UTC · Skippers Corner, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Skippers Corner, NC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Skippers Corner, NC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Skippers Corner, NC
Almanac · Wednesday, June 17
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
Civil dawn
5:31 AM
Sunrise
1:59 AM
Daylight
14h 26m
Sunset
4:25 PM
Civil dusk
8:56 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Skippers Corner, NC
The moon
Waxing Crescent
9% illuminated
Moonrise
8:27 AM
Moonset
10:29 PM
In sign
♌︎ Leo
Skippers Corner, NC
Microseason
Jun 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

bird
Jan 146% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Skippers Corner at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 13 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 16–20
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Skippers Corner

  1. Wed88°72°49%
  2. Thu95°75°19%
  3. Fri89°72°71%
  4. Sat96°73°42%
  5. Sun94°74°11%
  6. Mon91°70°29%
  7. Tue89°66°44%
  8. Wed88°67°23%
  9. Thu86°69°20%
  10. Fri90°67°23%
  11. Sat93°68°18%
  12. Sun94°70°29%
  13. Mon94°71°32%
  14. Tue87°75°29%
  15. Wed88°73°32%
  16. Thu91°73°32%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 17, 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.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Skippers Corner

SPC has placed Skippers Corner in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 16–20

Heat settles and the rain begins

Summer heat locks in; afternoon thunderstorms arrive with humid intensity, feeding kudzu and swamp vegetation.

Day 168 of 365 · Wedge 34 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Skippers Corner's warmest month is July (~82°F mean) and its coldest is January (~47°F). Rainfall peaks in September (8.7 inches) and bottoms out in April (3.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January47°3.8″6
February49°3.5″6
March55°4.0″6
April64°3.1″5
May71°4.5″6
June78°5.7″7
July82°6.9″9
August80°8.2″10
September75°8.7″7
October66°4.7″5
November56°3.6″5
December50°3.7″6

Regional context

In Skippers Corner, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 47°F and July near 82°F — a 35°F seasonal arc — with about 60.1 inches of precipitation over 79 rainy or snowy days.

Precipitation in Skippers Corner runs summer-dominant: September averages 8.7 inches across 7.0 days of warm-season storms, while April drops to 3.1 inches over 4.7 rainy days of drier cool air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Skippers Corner with places like Castle Hayne, NC, Blue Clay Farms, NC and Northchase, NC.

With a coldest-month mean of 47°F, Skippers Corner stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The July peak near 82°F is Skippers Corner's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Across Skippers Corner, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Skippers Corner's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Castle Hayne, NC, Blue Clay Farms, NC, Northchase, NC, Wrightsboro, NC, Hightsville, NC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Skippers Corner?
In Skippers Corner, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Skippers Corner's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Skippers Corner?
September is the wettest month in Skippers Corner, about 8.7 inches on average; the year totals roughly 60 inches.
What is the warmest month in Skippers Corner?
Skippers Corner peaks in July, when the mean runs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Skippers Corner?
January is Skippers Corner's coldest month, averaging about 47°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Skippers Corner?
In Skippers Corner, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-March; Skippers Corner's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Skippers Corner get?
Skippers Corner averages about 79 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Skippers Corner?
Because Skippers Corner bottoms near 47°F in January, that winter low sets Skippers Corner's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Skippers Corner?
Skippers Corner's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Skippers Corner?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Skippers Corner in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Skippers Corner?
Current conditions for Skippers Corner and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Skippers Corner forecast updated?
The Skippers Corner forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Skippers Corner?
Day length in Skippers Corner peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Skippers Corner?
The next few days in Skippers Corner's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Skippers Corner, North Carolina carries typical Januarys near 47°F and Julys around 82°F — 35°F of seasonal travel.

In a typical year Skippers Corner records about 60 inches of precipitation on around 79 days.

Skippers Corner sits at 34.3°N; that 35°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Skippers Corner.

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ZIP codes in Skippers Corner

  • 28429

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.