Local weather forecast

Weather in Princeton, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 27569

Sunny
Now88°F

Sunny

High / Low100° / 72°
Rain chance57%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:58AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Sampson County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:01AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Jones, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny88°4% rain
1 PMSunny97°2% rain
2 PMSunny100°1% rain
3 PMSunny100°1% rain
4 PMSunny99°1% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy96°3% rain
6 PMSunny96°1% rain
7 PMSunny88°4% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby78°75% rain
9 PMClear79°12% rain
10 PMClear78°13% rain
11 PMClear78°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
100° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
91° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
92° 72°Sunny
Rain 58%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like97°F
Humidity59%
Pressure30.00 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind7 mph WSW
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:28 AM
Sunset08:06 PM
Moonrise04:34 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 75% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 97°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

88°F, 4% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 75%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Princeton weather today

Sunny and 88°F in Princeton, NC. Today's high is 100°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Princeton

Sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 08:06 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 91°F and a low near 72°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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