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Drexel, NC Weather

It is 53°F and clear in Drexel, NC, observed at 2:15 AM EDT. Today: Partly Sunny, high 65°F, low 47°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Drexel, NC current weather

53°F

Clear

H 65° / L 47°Feels like 53°

Observed at Morganton-Lenoir Airport (4.4 mi away), 10/31/2026, 2:15 AM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 11:23 PM PT

  1. Now54°
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  23. 12 AM51°Sun
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  36. 12 PM61°
  37. 1 PM62°
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  48. 12 AM50°Mon

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/31Low 47°High 65°

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 2 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 46°High 64°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 3 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 1 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 47°High 65°

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Tue11/346% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 68°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/473% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 68°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  • Thu11/566% chance of precipitationLow 51°High 72°

    Thursday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Fri11/634% chance of precipitationLow High 72°

    Friday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Sat11/7Model blend13% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 70°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 70°. Low that night near 46°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blendLow 43°High 68°

    Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 68°. Low that night near 43°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Mon11/9Model blend17% chance of precipitationLow 39°High 66°

    Monday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 66°. Low that night near 39°. About 0.05 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 35.756, -81.604 from the NWS GSP office, updated 10/30/2026, 11:23 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KHKY (Hickory Rgnl, 13 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now54°Mostly Cloudy0%2 mph
  2. 3 AM52°Mostly Cloudy0%2 mph
  3. 4 AM50°Mostly Cloudy0%2 mph
  4. 5 AM49°Mostly Cloudy0%2 mph
  5. 6 AM48°Mostly Sunny0%2 mph
  6. 7 AM48°Partly Sunny0%2 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Drexel, NC right now?
The latest observation from Morganton-Lenoir Airport was 53°F and clear, reported at 10/31/2026, 2:15 AM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Drexel, NC?
The National Weather Service forecast for saturday calls for a high near 65°F. Partly Sunny.
Will it rain in Drexel, NC in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Drexel, NC?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 7 to Nov 9) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 66°F to 70°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Drexel, NC today?
Sunrise is about 7:47 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:32 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Drexel, NC?
At Morganton, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F.

Nearby hazards

North Carolina hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Burke County)
40GoodOzone
AQI forecast tomorrow (Burke County)
32GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Burke County, week of 10/27/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:47 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Daylight
10 hr 44 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 73% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:21 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:58 PM
Moonrise
11:35 PM
Moonset
1:43 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 71°, low 46°, precipitation 3.77 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Morganton, 4 mi away.

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