High Point, North Carolina Weather
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High Point weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——87°52°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——92°62°+5°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——90°68°-2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——91°63°+1°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle24%—88°70°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle20%0.03″70°62°-18°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle14%—75°62°+5°
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 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.96
- Wind
- calm
- 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
- 2:34 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
High Point at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 23 (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 | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings High Point's peak warmth at roughly 79°F mean temperature, while January delivers the coldest conditions at around 42°F. August sees the heaviest rainfall at 5.1 inches, contrasting with February's lightest precipitation at 3.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| February | 45° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 52° | 4.1″ | 8 |
| April | 62° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| June | 76° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.6″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| October | 62° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| November | 51° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 44° | 3.8″ | 7 |
Regional context
High Point belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the emergence of redbud blossoms across High Point's woodlands, their purple-pink flowers appearing before the leaves unfurl.
Wood thrushes return from their winter grounds in May, their flute-like songs echoing through the city's forested areas at dusk.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in High Point?
- High Point typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in High Point?
- August ranks as the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 inches of rain, while the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in High Point?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in High Point?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in High Point?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does High Point get?
- High Point experiences about 78 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is High Point?
- High Point's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool provides the current zone designation when you enter the city ZIP.
Climate
High Point, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 42°F in January and climb to an average of 79°F in July, creating a 38°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 48 inches, distributed across roughly 78 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes the weather patterns here through latitude (36.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what plants thrive, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.