Fayetteville, North Carolina Weather
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Fayetteville weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——92°59°—
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——94°68°+2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——87°68°-7°
- MondayJun 8Light Showers45%0.07″92°72°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Showers18%0.06″83°71°-9°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle12%0.02″76°69°-7°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast25%—87°68°+11°
AQI 51 (Moderate), driven by Ozone. AQI down 44 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. Ozone at AQI 42 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 19 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 42 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 19 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 42
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 19
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 7.2 µg/m³ (AQI 40) with a 0.83 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.83
- 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
- 4:03 AM
- Moonset
- 2:32 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Fayetteville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 18°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 18 (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 Fayetteville's peak heat (~81°F mean) while January delivers the year's coldest temperatures (~43°F). Rainfall reaches its maximum in July (5.7 inches) and drops to its minimum in February (3.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 3.4″ | 7 |
| February | 46° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 52° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| April | 61° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| May | 70° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| June | 77° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| July | 81° | 5.7″ | 9 |
| August | 79° | 5.2″ | 8 |
| September | 74° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| October | 63° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| November | 52° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| December | 46° | 3.5″ | 7 |
Regional context
Fayetteville belongs to the humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Naturalist notes
Red-winged blackbirds return to Fayetteville's wetlands in late February, their territorial calls marking winter's retreat.
Dogwood trees begin their spring bloom in early April, painting the forest understory white before the canopy leafs out.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fayetteville?
- Fayetteville's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Fayetteville?
- July is the wettest month with about 5.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Fayetteville?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 43°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fayetteville?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Fayetteville get?
- Fayetteville averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Fayetteville?
- Fayetteville'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
Fayetteville, North Carolina sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 43°F while July averages 81°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Fayetteville receives about 48 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 78 rainy days.
Geography sets the rhythm here: latitude (35.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to shape what grows, when frost threatens, and how weather patterns unfold through the seasons.