Local weather forecast

Weather in Sunbury, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 27979

Partly cloudy
Now88°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low94° / 71°
Rain chance7%
Wind10 mph
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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 3:27AM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heat index values of 104 to 108 expected. * WHERE...Camden, Chowan, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 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 11:20AM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heat index values of 104 to 108 expected. * WHERE...Camden, Chowan, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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.

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Next hours

NowPartly cloudy88°4% rain
3 PMSunny93°2% rain
4 PMSunny94°1% rain
5 PMCloudy93°6% rain
6 PMCloudy91°9% rain
7 PMSunny89°3% rain
8 PMSunny84°4% rain
9 PMClear80°7% rain
10 PMClear79°6% rain
11 PMClear77°8% rain
12 AMClear76°9% rain
1 AMClear72°13% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 71°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
92° 70°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
93° 73°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like98°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind10 mph W
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:20 AM
Sunset08:02 PM
Moonrise04:24 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 98°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

84°F, 4% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 13%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Sunbury weather today

Partly cloudy and 88°F in Sunbury, NC. Today's high is 94°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sunbury

Sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 08:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 92°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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