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Wanchese, NC 27981 Weather

It is 59°F and mostly cloudy in Wanchese, NC 27981, observed at 11:55 PM EDT. Today: Mostly Sunny, high 64°F, low 57°F. Hourly and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Wanchese, NC 27981 current weather

59°F

Mostly Cloudy

H 64° / L 57°Feels like 59°

Observed at Manteo / Dare County Regional (5.2 mi away), 10/30/2026, 11:55 PM EDT

1 active alert

From the National Weather Service for this forecast zone or county

State alerts

Moderate1Possible threat to life or property

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 6:50 PM PT

  1. Now63°
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  25. 12 AM58°Sun
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7-day forecast

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  • Today10/31Low 57°High 64°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 61°High 64°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 63°High 66°

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Tue11/3Low 64°High 68°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/436% chance of precipitationLow 65°High 70°

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/553% chance of precipitationLow 63°High 70°

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
  • Fri11/649% chance of precipitationLow High 68°

    Friday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for 35.859, -75.639 from the NWS MHX office, updated 10/30/2026, 6:50 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

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. Now63°Mostly Clear0%12 mph
  2. 1 AM63°Mostly Clear0%14 mph
  3. 2 AM62°Mostly Clear0%17 mph
  4. 3 AM61°Mostly Clear0%17 mph
  5. 4 AM60°Partly Cloudy0%18 mph
  6. 5 AM59°Partly Cloudy0%18 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Wanchese, NC 27981 right now?
The latest observation from Manteo / Dare County Regional was 59°F and mostly cloudy, reported at 10/30/2026, 11:55 PM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Wanchese, NC 27981?
The National Weather Service forecast for saturday calls for a high near 64°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Wanchese, NC 27981 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 time is sunrise and sunset in Wanchese, NC 27981 today?
Sunrise is about 7:24 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:08 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Wanchese, NC 27981?
At Manteo AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 71°F and the normal low is 58°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 (Dare County)
40GoodOzone
AQI forecast tomorrow (Dare County)
28GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Dare County, week of 10/27/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:24 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Daylight
10 hr 44 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 74% lit
First light (civil dawn)
6:57 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:34 PM
Moonrise
11:09 PM
Moonset
1:18 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 71°, low 58°, precipitation 3.24 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Manteo AP, 5 mi away.

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