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Weather on February 23

Raleigh, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
2023
72°F avg
Coldest
1978
25°F avg

About This Date

February 23rd in Raleigh, NC typically brings mild winter weather, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 38°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 23rd was in 2023 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (25°F) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 43% of February 23rd dates historically, with the wettest February 23rd recording 4.14" of rain. The last decade has been 5.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for February 23rd in Raleigh, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202645°28°36°0.28"
202558°30°44°
202461°39°50°
2023warmest85°60°72°
202270°52°61°0.15"
202161°34°47°
202058°28°43°
201952°41°46°1.73"
201872°52°62°
201772°53°62°
201657°42°50°0.91"
201547°30°38°0.25"
201467°34°50°
201356°39°47°
201273°49°61°0.94"
201156°31°43°
201055°40°47°
200946°20°33°
200862°38°50°
200768°37°53°
200660°43°51°1.47"
200561°46°53°
200456°33°44°
200365°43°54°0.1"
200255°40°47°
200152°23°37°
200065°31°48°
199941°24°33°
199852°42°47°1.37"
199758°33°45°
199669°51°60°
199570°36°53°
199457°39°48°0.94"
199363°30°46°
199265°45°55°0.25"
199168°37°53°0.05"
199067°43°55°0.76"
198958°33°45°0.05"
198867°43°55°
198753°33°43°1.55"
198656°36°46°0.03"
198572°49°60°
198455°44°50°4.14"
198363°45°54°1.85"
198266°26°46°
198163°52°57°0.05"
198077°50°64°0.58"
197960°44°52°1.78"
1978coldest38°12°25°
197768°35°52°
197659°28°44°
197578°55°67°0.05"
197467°32°49°
197355°32°44°
197250°26°38°0.2"
197167°52°59°0.84"
56 years of data from RALEIGH 4 SW

Raleigh, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Raleigh, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.3"14.6"JFMAMJJASOND2.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Raleigh, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Raleigh, NC

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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