Weather on August 17
Raleigh, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2007
87°F avg
Coldest
1979
66°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Raleigh, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2007 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (66°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 4.75" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for August 17th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2024 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2023 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 1.5" | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 71° | 79° | 0.66" | — |
| 2020 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2018 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2016 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2015 | 95° | 69° | 82° | — | — |
| 2014 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2013 | 76° | 65° | 70° | 0.25" | — |
| 2012 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2011 | 91° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 2010 | 97° | 75° | 86° | — | — |
| 2009 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 2008 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2007warmest | 98° | 75° | 87° | — | — |
| 2006 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2005 | 93° | 72° | 82° | 0.51" | — |
| 2004 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2003 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2002 | 91° | 71° | 81° | 1.07" | — |
| 2001 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2000 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1999 | 91° | 70° | 80° | 0.43" | — |
| 1998 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 1.52" | — |
| 1997 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1996 | 87° | 63° | 75° | 0.23" | — |
| 1995 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 1994 | 85° | 71° | 78° | 0.56" | — |
| 1993 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1992 | 72° | 67° | 69° | 1.3" | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 1990 | 86° | 69° | 78° | 4.75" | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.86" | — |
| 1988 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1987 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 74° | 79° | 1.4" | — |
| 1985 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.1" | — |
| 1984 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983 | 93° | 57° | 75° | — | — |
| 1982 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 0.08" | — |
| 1980 | 91° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1977 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 1976 | — | 65° | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 95° | 71° | 83° | — | — |
| 1974 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1973 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1972 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1971 | 74° | 64° | 69° | 1.88" | — |
55 years of data from RALEIGH 4 SW