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Jefferson, NC 28640 Weather

It is 68°F and clear in Jefferson, NC 28640, observed at 3:55 PM EDT. Today: Sunny, high 68°F, low 51°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Jefferson, NC 28640 current weather

68°F

Clear

H 68° / L 51°Feels like 68°

Observed at Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (2.2 mi away), 10/29/2026, 3:55 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 1:30 PM PT

  1. Now67°
  2. 5 PM66°
  3. 6 PM63°
  4. 7 PM59°
  5. 8 PM56°
  6. 9 PM55°
  7. 10 PM54°
  8. 11 PM53°
  9. 12 AM53°Fri
  10. 1 AM53°
  11. 2 AM53°
  12. 3 AM53°
  13. 4 AM52°
  14. 5 AM52°
  15. 6 AM52°
  16. 7 AM51°
  17. 8 AM51°
  18. 9 AM54°
  19. 10 AM58°
  20. 11 AM63°
  21. 12 PM65°
  22. 1 PM68°
  23. 2 PM70°
  24. 3 PM69°
  25. 4 PM69°
  26. 5 PM68°
  27. 6 PM64°
  28. 7 PM60°
  29. 8 PM58°
  30. 9 PM56°
  31. 10 PM54°
  32. 11 PM52°
  33. 12 AM51°Sat
  34. 1 AM50°
  35. 2 AM49°
  36. 3 AM48°
  37. 4 AM47°
  38. 5 AM47°
  39. 6 AM46°
  40. 7 AM46°
  41. 8 AM46°
  42. 9 AM47°
  43. 10 AM51°
  44. 11 AM55°
  45. 12 PM58°
  46. 1 PM60°
  47. 2 PM60°
  48. 3 PM61°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/29Low 51°High 68°

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 2 mph.

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 51. West wind 1 to 5 mph.

    Sunny
  • Fri10/30Low 46°High 70°

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 6 mph.

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 43°High 61°

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 0 to 6 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Partly Sunny
  • Sun11/119% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 60°

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Mon11/219% chance of precipitationLow 45°High 62°

    Monday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
  • Tue11/320% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 65°

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Wed11/468% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 64°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/5Model blend66% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 65°

    Thursday: Rain likely. High near 65°. Low that night near 46°. About 1.19 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.

  • Fri11/6Model blend31% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 62°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 62°. Low that night near 38°.

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

  • Sat11/7Model blendLow 33°High 59°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 59°. Low that night near 33°.

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

Forecast for 36.404, -81.400 from the NWS RNK office, updated 10/29/2026, 1:30 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KTNB (Boone/Watauga Med Cntr, 20 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 10:00 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

  1. Now67°Sunny0%2 mph
  2. 5 PM66°Sunny0%2 mph
  3. 6 PM63°Clear0%2 mph
  4. 7 PM59°Clear0%1 mph
  5. 8 PM56°Clear0%1 mph
  6. 9 PM55°Clear0%1 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Jefferson, NC 28640 right now?
The latest observation from Jefferson - Ashe County Airport was 68°F and clear, reported at 10/29/2026, 3:55 PM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Jefferson, NC 28640?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 68°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Jefferson, NC 28640 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 Jefferson, NC 28640?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 5 to Nov 7) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 59°F to 65°F and up to a 66% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jefferson, NC 28640 today?
Sunrise is about 7:46 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 Jefferson, NC 28640?
At Jefferson 2 E, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 66°F and the normal low is 39°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 (Ashe County)
55ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Ashe County)
53ModeratePM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Ashe County, week of 10/27/2026

3% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:46 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Daylight
10 hr 46 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 85% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:19 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:58 PM
Moonrise
9:07 PM
Moonset
11:50 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 66°, low 39°, precipitation 3.71 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Jefferson 2 E, 2 mi away.

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