Local weather forecast

Weather in Elizabeth City, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 27909

Cloudy
Now69°F

Cloudy

High / Low70° / 58°
Rain chance12%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy69°9% rain
12 PMOvercast70°12% rain
1 PMOvercast69°12% rain
2 PMOvercast68°13% rain
3 PMOvercast67°13% rain
4 PMOvercast65°15% rain
5 PMOvercast64°16% rain
6 PMCloudy64°13% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy63°7% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy61°12% rain
9 PMPartly Cloudy61°8% rain
10 PMClear61°9% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
70° 58°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
78° 59°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
77° 56°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like60°F
Humidity52%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph NNW
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 70°F
Coolest hour11 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 24%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 60°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

63°F, 7% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 69°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 16%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Elizabeth City

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Elizabeth City is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.29°N latitude and 76.25°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Elizabeth City weather today

Cloudy and 69°F in Elizabeth City, NC. Today's high is 70°F with a 12% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elizabeth City

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

Nearby

Weather near Elizabeth City

North Carolina

Popular cities in North Carolina

View state page →