Weather in Highlands, NC
Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 28741
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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57°10% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 59°F with winds near 4 mph.
69°F, 1% rain chance and 4 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 64°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Highlands
North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.
Highlands is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.06°N latitude and 83.21°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.
Highlands weather today
Sunny and 64°F in Highlands, NC. Today's high is 69°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 31%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Highlands
Sunrise is at 07:23 AM and sunset is at 07:24 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 70°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.