Current Weather in Waxhaw, NC
85°F 29°C
Feels Like 86°F / 30°C
Today's Weather in Waxhaw,NC
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- Barometer 29.99 inHg. steady
- Humidity 46% falling
- Heat Index 86°F
- Wind from SSW. 2.2 mph
- Wind Gust 13.4 miles per hour
- Wind Chill 85°F
- UV Index 4.3
- Dew Point 62°F rising
- Visibility 6 mi.
- Sunrise 7:10 AM
- Sunset 7:21 PM
- Moonrise 4:59 PM
- Moonset 2:20 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous Moon 82%
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5 Day Forecast
Sunny
Sunny with a high of 91°F and a low of 72°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 57% chance with an estimated 0.05in. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 58%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 91° | Lo 72° | 58% | 57% | est. 0.05in | 0% | 8.3 mph |
Scattered Showers
Scattered Showers with a high of 83°F and a low of 70°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 84% chance with an estimated 0.44in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 83%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 83° | Lo 70° | 83% | 84% | est. 0.44in | 0% | 11.6 mph |
Scattered Showers
Scattered Showers with a high of 69°F and a low of 58°F. Rainfall is expected, having a 92% chance with 0.36in estimated precipitation. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 96%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 69° | Lo 58° | 96% | 92% | est. 0.36in | 0% | 12.8 mph |
Light Rain Shower
Light Rain Shower with a high of 61°F and a low of 56°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.34in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 91%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 61° | Lo 56° | 91% | 88% | est. 0.34in | 0% | 13.4 mph |
Sunny
Sunny with a high of 73°F and a low of 51°F. 6% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 71%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 73° | Lo 51° | 71% | 6% | 0% | 13.4 mph |
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Hourly Temperature
The current temperature today is 85°F. The morning temperature of 72°F is lowest at 3am with the daytime high of 91°F at 3pm and a low around 77°F at 11pm is expected.
Hourly Barometric Pressure
The highest pressure today is 29.99inHg at 9am and lowest being 29.88inHg at 5pm.
Hourly Wind Speeds
The fastest wind is reported to be 8.3mph at 10pm, while the slowest is 2.2mph around 11am; expect wind gusts peaking 20.6mph at 10pm.
Current National Weather
Our weather system is bringing some intense conditions to parts of the country. Expect heavy rainfall and possible flooding in the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic on Monday. The Southeast and central Appalachians should watch out for severe thunderstorms. Meanwhile, New Mexico and areas in the southern Plains will experience significant rainfall through Tuesday.
Monday Highlights
Appalachians & Mid-Atlantic: Be prepared for showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain raising the risk of flash floods. The combination of elevated moisture and a surface trough is responsible for this wet weather.
Southeast & Central Appalachians: Severe thunderstorms are likely, so keep an eye on the sky. This is due to the same weather system affecting the Mid-Atlantic.
Florida: Expect daily showers and thunderstorms, especially in the southern parts, bringing potential flooding concerns.
Southwest & Southern Plains: Monday will see an increase in showers, with rain becoming more widespread by Tuesday. Moisture from both the Gulf and Pacific is contributing to this pattern.
Tuesday Weather
Ohio Valley & Mid-Atlantic: More rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rainfall rates leading to potential flooding. Be cautious as you plan your day.
Florida: Continues to experience showers and thunderstorms, with flooding concerns persisting.
New Mexico & Western Texas: Stay prepared for locally heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding due to the convergence of moisture and instability.
Temperature Trends
The north-central and eastern U.S will notice cooler temperatures behind the front, with highs reaching the 60s. However, the Southeast and southern Plains remain warm and humid, with temperatures soaring between the 80s and 90s.
This weather report is valid for ZIP code 28173, accurately covering the area of Waxhaw, NC.

