Weather forecast for todayHighlands, NC

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:15 am EST

  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNW 340°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Dewpoint: 41°F
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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Currently, in Highlands, a calm and sunny day is perfect for outdoor activities.
The temperature is a refreshing 59°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 71.6°F predicted for today.

Friday Oct 30, 2026

  • 72°F
  • 46°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 115°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:52 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:40 pm EDT
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Today, in Highlands, open skies and radiant sunshine are expected.
Temperatures will oscillate between a pleasant 71.6°F at their highest and a frosty 46.4°F at their lowest.
Forecasts show a high closer to September's climate pattern, around 76.5°F, rather than October's 65.8°F.
Sunrise was at 7:52 am and sunset will be at 6:40 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 49min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 72°C.
Coldest period: 11 pm - 1 am 50°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 pm - 1 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNW 341°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphENE 71°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 96°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSE 127°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 144°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 153°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 154°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSSE 159°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:40 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphENE 73°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 56°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphENE 57°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of dry and sunny and overcast weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 50°F and a maximum of 71.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 1 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more in line with September's typical high of 76.5°F than the average for October. The minimum temperature will be in line with October's average low of 46°F.
Updated: Oct 30, 2026 @ 14:15:48 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:15 am EST) in Highlands is 59°F.

Today, a crisp, sunny atmosphere is likely.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 71.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 46.4°F.
The highest temperature will be moderately higher than the average maximum of 65.8°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 46°F.

On Friday, in Highlands, sunrise was at 7:52 am and sunset will be at 6:40 pm (EDT).

In Highlands, the length of the day today will be 10h and 49min.