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Heat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Raleigh experiences uncomfortable cold temperatures in January and December, with average minimums falling below 41°F
July and August have average maximum temperatures exceeding the comfort zone, reaching into uncomfortable heat
The months of April, May, September and October offer the most comfortable temperatures
The remaining months are mild.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 49.8°F |
| Feb | 56.1°F |
| Mar | 62.6°F |
| Apr | 71.6°F |
| May | 78.3°F |
| Jun | 86.4°F |
| Jul | 89.8°F |
| Aug | 87.4°F |
| Sep | 82.6°F |
| Oct | 73.2°F |
| Nov | 61.3°F |
| Dec | 53.6°F |
| Average | 71.1°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35.2°F |
| Feb | 40.3°F |
| Mar | 44.8°F |
| Apr | 52.9°F |
| May | 61.0°F |
| Jun | 68.4°F |
| Jul | 72.7°F |
| Aug | 71.1°F |
| Sep | 66.6°F |
| Oct | 56.5°F |
| Nov | 45.3°F |
| Dec | 39.4°F |
| Average | 54.5°F |
Raleigh exhibits a cyclical pattern in sun hours, peaking in June and reaching its lowest point in February
Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year, with a slight increase during the summer months
The driest month is October, while July sees the highest rainfall.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.0 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.8 hours/day |
| Mar | 5.2 hours/day |
| Apr | 6.3 hours/day |
| May | 5.4 hours/day |
| Jun | 6.4 hours/day |
| Jul | 5.3 hours/day |
| Aug | 5.3 hours/day |
| Sep | 5.7 hours/day |
| Oct | 5.8 hours/day |
| Nov | 5.6 hours/day |
| Dec | 4.8 hours/day |
| Average | 5.4 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.2in |
| Feb | 0.2in |
| Mar | 0.2in |
| Apr | 0.2in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.2in |
| Jul | 0.2in |
| Aug | 0.2in |
| Sep | 0.2in |
| Oct | 0.1in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.2in |
| Average | 0.2in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.1mph |
| Feb | 11.5mph |
| Mar | 12.6mph |
| Apr | 12.3mph |
| May | 10.9mph |
| Jun | 9.9mph |
| Jul | 9.1mph |
| Aug | 8.6mph |
| Sep | 9.7mph |
| Oct | 9.6mph |
| Nov | 10.5mph |
| Dec | 10.5mph |
| Average | 10.5mph |
Humidity
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 66.9% |
| Feb | 71.8% |
| Mar | 66.2% |
| Apr | 66.0% |
| May | 70.9% |
| Jun | 68.6% |
| Jul | 72.3% |
| Aug | 72.6% |
| Sep | 71.4% |
| Oct | 68.7% |
| Nov | 65.1% |
| Dec | 69.6% |
| Average | 69.2% |
Raleigh experiences its earliest sunrise in June at 05:59 and its latest in October at 07:22
The sunset varies from 17:04 in December to 20:31 in June, showcasing a significant shift throughout the year
Consequently, the shortest day in December lasts 09:46, while the longest day in June extends to 14:32.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:23 |
| Feb | 7:01 |
| Mar | 7:03 |
| Apr | 6:41 |
| May | 6:10 |
| Jun | 5:59 |
| Jul | 6:11 |
| Aug | 6:34 |
| Sep | 6:58 |
| Oct | 7:23 |
| Nov | 6:59 |
| Dec | 7:17 |
| Average | 6:48 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:26 |
| Feb | 17:56 |
| Mar | 19:02 |
| Apr | 19:49 |
| May | 20:13 |
| Jun | 20:32 |
| Jul | 20:29 |
| Aug | 20:02 |
| Sep | 19:21 |
| Oct | 18:38 |
| Nov | 17:16 |
| Dec | 17:04 |
| Average | 19:00 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10:03 hours |
| Feb | 10:55 hours |
| Mar | 11:59 hours |
| Apr | 12:49 hours |
| May | 13:13 hours |
| Jun | 13:32 hours |
| Jul | 13:29 hours |
| Aug | 13:02 hours |
| Sep | 12:21 hours |
| Oct | 11:15 hours |
| Nov | 10:16 hours |
| Dec | 9:47 hours |
| Average | 11:54 hours |
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