What is the weather in Hickory, NC right now?

The latest observation from Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport was 46°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 6:20 AM EDT.

What is the high temperature today in Hickory, NC?

The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 72°F. Sunny.

Will it rain in Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 68°F to 73°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Hickory, NC today?

Sunrise is about 7:42 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:35 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Hickory, NC?

At Hickory Faa AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 70°F and the normal low is 49°F.

Checked Oct 27, 2026

Hickory, NC Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Hickory, NC current weather

46°F

Clear

H 72° / L 42°Feels like 45°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (3 mi away), 10/27/2026, 6:20 AM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 2:23 AM

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10-day forecast

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Today10/27Low 42°High 72°
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
Sunny
Wed10/28Low 49°High 69°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
Partly Sunny
Thu10/29Low 46°High 73°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.
Mostly Sunny
Fri10/30Low 51°High 77°
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunny
Sat10/3140% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 71°
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mostly Cloudy
Sun11/161% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 67°
Sunday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain Showers Likely
Mon11/241% chance of precipitationLow High 72°
Monday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend39% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 73°
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 73°. Low that night near 53°. About 0.36 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.
Wed11/4Model blend40% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 69°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 69°. Low that night near 49°. About 1.43 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.
Thu11/5Model blend24% chance of precipitationLow 45°High 68°
Thursday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 68°. Low that night near 45°. About 0.16 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 35.736, -81.329 from the NWS GSP office, updated 10/27/2026, 2:23 AM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KHKY (Hickory Rgnl, 3 mi), model run 10/27/2026, 4:00 AM 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

Now44°Mostly Sunny0%1 mph
7 AM43°Mostly Sunny0%1 mph
8 AM42°Mostly Sunny0%1 mph
9 AM47°Mostly Sunny0%2 mph
10 AM55°Mostly Sunny0%2 mph
11 AM62°Sunny0%2 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow44° 0% Sky 46%1
7 AM43° 0% Sky 41%1
8 AM42° 0% Sky 40%1
9 AM47° 0% Sky 42%2
10 AM55° 0% Sky 32%2
11 AM62° 0% Sky 12%2g7
12 PM65° 0% Sky 2%3g8
1 PM68° 0% Sky 2%3g8
2 PM70° 0% Sky 2%3g8
3 PM71° 0% Sky 3%3g9
4 PM72° 0% Sky 2%3g8
5 PM71° 0% Sky 2%3g8
6 PM69° 0% Sky 1%1
7 PM64° 0% Sky 1%1
8 PM58° 0% Sky 3%1
9 PM56° 0% Sky 2%1
10 PM54° 0% Sky 4%1
11 PM52° 0% Sky 8%1
Wed 10/2812 AM51° 0% Sky 21%1
1 AM50° 0% Sky 18%1
2 AM49° 0% Sky 11%2
3 AM49° 0% Sky 22%2
4 AM48° 0% Sky 25%2
5 AM47° 0% Sky 36%2
6 AM47° 0% Sky 49%2
7 AM47° 0% Sky 59%2
8 AM45° 0% Sky 53%3
9 AM49° 0% Sky 56%3g8
10 AM56° 0% Sky 53%3g8
11 AM60° 0% Sky 74%5
12 PM63° 0% Sky 68%5
1 PM66° 0% Sky 62%5
2 PM67° 0% Sky 62%5
3 PM68° 0% Sky 60%5
4 PM69° 0% Sky 52%5
5 PM68° 0% Sky 56%3g8
6 PM67° 0% Sky 63%2
7 PM62° 0% Sky 67%2
8 PM58° 0% Sky 78%1g6
9 PM56° 0% Sky 63%1g6
10 PM55° 0% Sky 60%1
11 PM54° 0% Sky 56%1
Thu 10/2912 AM53° 0% Sky 56%1
1 AM53° 0% Sky 57%2
2 AM52° 0% Sky 57%2
3 AM52° 0% Sky 56%2
4 AM52° 0% Sky 56%2
5 AM52° 0% Sky 55%2
6 AM50° 0% Sky 56%2
7 AM49° 0% Sky 57%2
8 AM50° 0% Sky 58%2
9 AM53° 0% Sky 49%2
10 AM58° 0% Sky 41%2
11 AM62° 0% Sky 32%2
12 PM66° 0% Sky 26%2
1 PM69° 0% Sky 19%1
2 PM71° 0% Sky 13%1
3 PM72° 0% Sky 10%1
4 PM73° 0% Sky 6%0
5 PM72° 0% Sky 3%0
6 PM70° 0% Sky 3%0
7 PM66° 0% Sky 2%0
8 PM63° 0% Sky 2%0
9 PM60° 0% Sky 2%0
10 PM57° 0% Sky 1%0
11 PM55° 0% Sky 1%0
Fri 10/3012 AM53° 0% Sky 3%0
1 AM52° 0% Sky 4%0
2 AM52° 0% Sky 6%1
3 AM51° 0% Sky 7%1
4 AM50° 0% Sky 8%1
5 AM49° 0% Sky 9%1
6 AM47° 0% Sky 11%1
7 AM46° 0% Sky 12%1
8 AM47° 0% Sky 14%1
9 AM53° 0% Sky 13%1
10 AM60° 0% Sky 12%1
11 AM67° 0% Sky 11%1
12 PM72° 0% Sky 14%1
1 PM74° 0% Sky 18%1
2 PM76° 0% Sky 21%1
3 PM77° 0% Sky 22%1
4 PM77° 0% Sky 23%1
5 PM75° 0% Sky 24%1
6 PM72° 0% Sky 28%0
7 PM67° 0% Sky 33%0
8 PM66° 0% Sky 37%0
9 PM63° 0% Sky 37%0
10 PM59° 0% Sky 37%0
11 PM57° 0% Sky 37%0
Sat 10/3112 AM55° 0% Sky 37%0
1 AM54° 0% Sky 37%0
2 AM54° 0% Sky 69%0
3 AM54° 0% Sky 69%0
4 AM53° 0% Sky 69%1
5 AM53° 0% Sky 69%1
6 AM52° 0% Sky 69%1
7 AM52° 0% Sky 69%2
8 AM53° 3% Sky 77%2
9 AM56° 3% Sky 77%2
10 AM60° 3% Sky 77%3
11 AM64° 3% Sky 77%5
12 PM66° 3% Sky 77%5
1 PM68° 3% Sky 77%5g10
2 PM69° 7% Sky 79%5g12
3 PM70° 7% Sky 79%5g12
4 PM70° 7% Sky 79%5g10
5 PM70° 7% Sky 79%3g9
6 PM69° 7% Sky 79%3g9
7 PM66° 7% Sky 79%2g8
8 PM64° 20% Sky 76%2g8
9 PM62° 20% Sky 76%2g8
10 PM60° 20% Sky 76%2g8
11 PM58° 20% Sky 76%2g8
Sun 11/112 AM57° 20% Sky 76%2g8
1 AM56° 20% Sky 76%3g8
1 AM56° 40%0.02"Sky 80%3g8
2 AM55° 40%0.02"Sky 80%5
3 AM54° 40%0.02"Sky 80%5
4 AM54° 40%0.02"Sky 80%6
5 AM54° 40%0.02"Sky 80%7g12
6 AM53° 40%0.02"Sky 80%7g12
7 AM54° 58%0.03"Sky 90%7g12
8 AM56° 58%0.03"Sky 90%7g12
9 AM58° 58%0.03"Sky 90%6
10 AM61° 58%0.03"Sky 90%5g10
11 AM63° 58%0.03"Sky 90%5g10
12 PM64° 58%0.03"Sky 90%5g12
1 PM65° 61%0.03"Sky 82%5g12
2 PM66° 61%0.03"Sky 82%5g12
3 PM67° 61%0.03"Sky 82%5g12
4 PM67° 61%0.03"Sky 82%5g10
5 PM66° 61%0.03"Sky 82%3g9
6 PM63° 61%0.03"Sky 82%2g8
7 PM61° 51%0.03"Sky 74%2g7
8 PM60° 51%0.03"Sky 74%2
9 PM59° 51%0.03"Sky 74%2
10 PM58° 51%0.03"Sky 74%2
11 PM58° 51%0.03"Sky 74%2
Mon 11/212 AM57° 51%0.03"Sky 74%1
1 AM57° 41%0.02"Sky 74%1
2 AM57° 41%0.02"Sky 74%2
3 AM56° 41%0.02"Sky 74%2
4 AM56° 41%0.02"Sky 74%2
5 AM55° 41%0.02"Sky 74%2
6 AM54° 41%0.02"Sky 74%2
7 AM55° 17% Sky 67%2
8 AM58° 17% Sky 67%2
9 AM62° 17% Sky 67%2
10 AM65° 17% Sky 67%2g7
11 AM67° 17% Sky 67%3g8
12 PM69° 17% Sky 67%3g9
1 PM70° 13% Sky 44%5g10
2 PM71° 13% Sky 44%5g10
3 PM72° 13% Sky 44%3g10

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 2:23 AM EDT

Radar and satellite

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NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

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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

Drought

By county

Catawba County, week of 10/20/2026

36% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Hickory, NC right now?: The latest observation from Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport was 46°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 6:20 AM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Hickory, NC?: The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 72°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 68°F to 73°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hickory, NC today?: Sunrise is about 7:42 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:35 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Hickory, NC?: At Hickory Faa AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 70°F and the normal low is 49°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 52 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 98% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:16 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:01 PM
Moonrise: 7:17 PM
Moonset: 9:24 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 70°, low 49°, precipitation 3.49 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Hickory Faa AP, 3 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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