Local weather forecast

Weather in Leicester, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 28748

Sunny
Now54°F

Sunny

High / Low69° / 49°
Rain chance3%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny54°2% rain
11 AMSunny60°1% rain
12 PMSunny64°1% rain
1 PMSunny68°1% rain
2 PMSunny69°0% rain
3 PMSunny69°1% rain
4 PMSunny68°1% rain
5 PMOvercast66°9% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy63°5% rain
7 PMSunny67°2% rain
8 PMClear61°3% rain
9 PMClear58°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
69° 49°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
67° 49°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
69° 48°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity51%
Pressure30.06 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph NW
Wind gusts10 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:21 AM
Sunset07:22 PM
Moonrise07:14 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 69°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 49°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 26%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 21 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

69°F, 0% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 54°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Leicester

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

Leicester is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.66°N latitude and 82.70°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.

Leicester weather today

Sunny and 54°F in Leicester, NC. Today's high is 69°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 10 mph. Relative humidity is 51%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Leicester

Sunrise is at 07:21 AM and sunset is at 07:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 67°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.

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