NORTH CAROLINA — Halloween brings a cooler and cloudier day to North Carolina after a front moved through the state, though no rain is expected anywhere. Highs will reach the 60s and low 70s for most areas, with northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. Trick-or-treating looks dry and pleasant, with temperatures falling into the 50s and some 40s overnight as clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Southeast Coast Stays Warmest With Highs Near 72 to 73 Degrees
The warmest temperatures on Saturday will be found across southeastern North Carolina. Southport and Bald Head reach about 73 degrees, while Wilmington, Leland, Ocean Isle, and Jacksonville climb to around 72 degrees.
Inland areas of the southern Coastal Plain will also stay mild, with Lumberton, Whiteville, Clinton, St. Pauls, and Wallace all near 72 degrees. Laurinburg, Kinston, Calabash, and Surf City reach about 71 degrees, while New Bern and Greenville top out near 70 degrees.
Raleigh, Charlotte, and the Piedmont Settle Into the Mid to Upper 60s
The Piedmont will be noticeably cooler than Friday, with Raleigh reaching about 67 degrees and Durham near 65 degrees. Charlotte and Monroe climb to around 69 degrees, while Mooresville, Troy, Pinehurst, and Fayetteville reach about 68 degrees.
Greensboro comes in near 66 degrees, with Winston-Salem around 65 degrees. Areas closer to the Virginia border stay cooler, including Mount Airy, Roxboro, and Norlina near 64 degrees, with Danbury and Oxford around 65 degrees.
Mountains Range From the Upper 50s to Near 71 Degrees
Higher elevations in the mountains will be the coolest spots in the state. Todd reaches only about 59 degrees, while Boone sits near 60 degrees and Banner Elk, Spruce Pine, and Highlands come in near 61 degrees.
Lower valleys will be milder, with Asheville and Cherokee near 69 degrees and Robbinsville around 71 degrees. Murphy and Franklin reach about 70 degrees, while Sparta, Brevard, and Cashiers stay in the low 60s under increasing clouds.
Outer Banks Stay in the 60s Ahead of a Chilly Halloween Night
The Outer Banks will see highs mainly in the 60s, with Corolla, Manteo, and Avon near 64 degrees. Hatteras reaches about 67 degrees, while Ocracoke and Morehead City climb to around 68 degrees and Emerald Isle reaches 70 degrees.
Saturday will still be a good day for outdoor activities across the state, and there are no weather concerns for trick-or-treating. Families should bring a light jacket for the evening, as temperatures drop into the 50s and some 40s overnight.
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