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Opelika, AL 36801 Weather

Today: Sunny, high 77°F, low 54°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Opelika, AL 36801 current weather

76°F

Sunny

Forecast for this hour. No recent report from a nearby station.

H 77° / L 54°

No recent station report. NWS hourly forecast updated 10/29/2026, 11:26 AM PT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 11:26 AM PT

  1. Now76°
  2. 3 PM76°
  3. 4 PM77°
  4. 5 PM75°
  5. 6 PM72°
  6. 7 PM67°
  7. 8 PM63°
  8. 9 PM61°
  9. 10 PM60°
  10. 11 PM59°
  11. 12 AM58°Fri
  12. 1 AM58°
  13. 2 AM56°
  14. 3 AM56°
  15. 4 AM55°
  16. 5 AM55°
  17. 6 AM55°
  18. 7 AM54°
  19. 8 AM56°
  20. 9 AM60°
  21. 10 AM68°
  22. 11 AM72°
  23. 12 PM74°
  24. 1 PM76°
  25. 2 PM77°
  26. 3 PM77°
  27. 4 PM78°
  28. 5 PM76°
  29. 6 PM73°
  30. 7 PM68°
  31. 8 PM64°
  32. 9 PM63°
  33. 10 PM63°
  34. 11 PM62°
  35. 12 AM62°Sat
  36. 1 AM61°
  37. 2 AM61°
  38. 3 AM61°
  39. 4 AM61°
  40. 5 AM61°
  41. 6 AM61°
  42. 7 AM61°
  43. 8 AM60°
  44. 9 AM64°
  45. 10 AM67°
  46. 11 AM69°
  47. 12 PM71°
  48. 1 PM72°10%

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/29Low 54°High 77°

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Sunny
  • Fri10/30Low 60°High 78°

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sat10/3126% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 75°

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Sun11/143% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 68°

    Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Mon11/2Low 55°High 74°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/320% chance of precipitationLow 59°High 75°

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Wed11/456% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 75°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/5Model blend33% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 75°

    Thursday: Chance of rain. High near 75°. Low that night near 53°. About 0.21 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 blend10% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 72°

    Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 72°. Low that night near 48°.

    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 45°High 70°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 70°. Low that night near 45°.

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

Forecast for 32.706, -85.404 from the NWS BMX office, updated 10/29/2026, 11:26 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KAUO (Auburn Univ Arpt, 6 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 9:00 AM CDT

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. Now76°Sunny0%5 mph
  2. 3 PM76°Sunny0%5 mph
  3. 4 PM77°Sunny0%5 mph
  4. 5 PM75°Sunny0%5 mph
  5. 6 PM72°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
  6. 7 PM67°Mostly Clear0%5 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the high temperature today in Opelika, AL 36801?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 77°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Opelika, AL 36801 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 Opelika, AL 36801?
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 70°F to 75°F and up to a 33% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Opelika, AL 36801 today?
Sunrise is about 6:56 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:53 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Opelika, AL 36801?
At Opelika, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 75°F and the normal low is 51°F.

Nearby hazards

Alabama 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: POSSUM POINT Fire (120 acres)

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Columbus-Phenix City - GA and AL)
50GoodPM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Columbus-Phenix City - GA and AL)
55ModeratePM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Lee County, week of 10/27/2026

70% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Daylight
10 hr 57 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 85% lit
First light (civil dawn)
6:31 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:18 PM
Moonrise
8:38 PM
Moonset
10:54 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 75°, low 51°, precipitation 3.61 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Opelika, 4 mi away.

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