Weather in Hickory, NC
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 28601, 28602
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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70°2% rain
66°11% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).
It feels like 51°F with winds near 5 mph.
70°F, 2% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 11%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Hickory
North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.
Hickory is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.73°N latitude and 81.34°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.
Hickory weather today
Sunny and 54°F in Hickory, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 65%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Hickory
Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.