Raleigh, NC weather in June
In June, Raleigh sees highs around 87°F and lows around 66°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 8:25 pm | 6:01 am / 8:34 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry June brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202010: average high 92°F
- Coolest June1992: average high 80°F
- Wettest June2013: 9.7 in
- Driest June1993: 0.7 in
- Highest reading105°F (June 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading48°F (June 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 87°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 66°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 14.5 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from May and +4°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Columbia, SC183 mi · high 93°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Nags Head, NC169 mi · high 82°F · 8 wet days
How Raleigh ranks in June
- Normal high133rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days153rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days226th most of 340
What to pack for Raleigh in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 18 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
June has 3 heating degree days and 353 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Raleigh in June?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 105°F (most recently on June 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Raleigh in June?
About 9 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (9.7 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.7 in).
Is June a good time to visit Raleigh?
June ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Raleigh (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Raleigh State Univ (USC00317079), 3.6 mi WNW of the city center, 400 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (USW00013722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 416 ft (101 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 46 mi SSW of the city center, 218 ft (97 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (723060-13722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 395 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.