Weather in Highlands, NC
Updated 2026-08-11 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 28741
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
79°4% rain80°4% rain78°4% rain82°3% rain77°7% rain81°5% rain80°4% rain71°5% rain
69°6% rain68°8% rain68°8% rain67°8% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).
It feels like 82°F with winds near 2 mph.
71°F, 5% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.
Current temperature is 79°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 16%.
UV index is 10. Use shade, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
Highlands weather today
Sunny and 79°F in Highlands, NC. Today's high is 82°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 30.10 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Highlands
Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 23%.