Local weather forecast

Weather in Rodanthe, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 27968

Patchy rain nearby
Now67°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low71° / 65°
Rain chance17%
Wind25 mph
Weather alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:28AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds will continue to impact the inland rivers and sounds as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:10AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds will continue to impact the inland rivers and sounds as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 8:55AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby67°17% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby67°19% rain
3 PMOvercast67°18% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby67°18% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby67°19% rain
6 PMOvercast67°17% rain
7 PMOvercast66°19% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby66°16% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby66°16% rain
10 PMClear65°7% rain
11 PMClear65°7% rain
12 AMClear66°7% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
71° 65°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 27 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
73° 64°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 24 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
73° 67°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity68%
Pressure29.84 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind25 mph NNW
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:53 PM
Moonrise06:45 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 70°F
Coolest hour2 AM · 64°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 23%
Strongest gusts11 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 25 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

66°F, 16% rain chance and 20 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 67°F, wind 25 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Rodanthe

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

Rodanthe is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.59°N latitude and 75.47°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.

Rodanthe weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 67°F in Rodanthe, NC. Today's high is 71°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 25 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rodanthe

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 73°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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