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Raleigh, NC Weather: Clocks Fall Back, Rain Chance Nov 1
Raleigh, NC – Raleigh residents are heading toward a warm Halloween weekend, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. The clock change wil
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-26T08:07:40.898Z
Raleigh, NC – Raleigh residents are heading toward a warm Halloween weekend, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. The clock change will bring an extra hour overnight and earlier sunsets, while a chance of showers enters the forecast as the new month begins.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for an area approximately 3 miles south southeast of Raleigh, sunshine and above seasonal feeling warmth will dominate much of the final week of October. Afternoon temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s, with Friday potentially reaching 78 degrees before Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. Temperatures will fall sharply after sunset, reaching approximately 43 degrees overnight. Tuesday brings another sunny afternoon, with highs near 75 degrees and mostly clear conditions continuing into the evening.
Wednesday remains mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching around 73 degrees before clouds increase overnight. Lows are expected near 54 degrees. Thursday brings another mild afternoon, with highs near 75 degrees and mostly sunny skies before temperatures fall into the lower 50s overnight.
By Friday, October 30, Raleigh could experience its warmest afternoon of the forecast period. Sunshine and highs near 78 degrees are expected, providing favorable conditions for residents preparing for Halloween celebrations, outdoor gatherings and weekend activities.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies and a forecast high near 76 degrees. Temperatures are expected to fall toward 55 degrees Saturday night under mostly cloudy skies. The forecast does not indicate a significant rainfall threat for Saturday, although conditions may change as the weekend approaches.
Sunday, November 1, brings a slight shift in the weather pattern. The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies, a high near 74 degrees and a 30% chance of showers. While rainfall is not guaranteed, residents planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts for changes in timing and coverage.
The bigger adjustment arrives early Sunday morning when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning North Carolina to Eastern Standard Time. Most smartphones and connected devices will adjust automatically, but traditional clocks and household appliances may require manual changes.
Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Raleigh commuters and families. The time change also provides a reminder to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors before the colder months.
Looking into November 2 8, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures and precipitation across North Carolina. However, the extended outlook does not establish a specific major storm or severe weather event affecting Raleigh.
For now, the immediate forecast points toward a warm final week of October, a mild Halloween and a modest chance of showers as clocks fall back Sunday.
Are you looking forward to the extra hour of sleep, or will Raleigh's earlier sunsets take some getting used to?
Raleigh Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Sunny, with a high near 72°F. Clear Monday night, with a low around 43°F. North winds 3 5 mph.
Tuesday, October 27: Sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly clear Tuesday night, with a low around 50°F. Northeast winds around 6 mph during the afternoon.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73°F. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 54°F.
Thursday, October 29: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 52°F.
Friday, October 30: Sunny, with a high near 78°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 54°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 76°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 55°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Partly sunny, with a high near 74°F and a 30% chance of showers. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Raleigh residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Raleigh and much of North Carolina during November 2 8, suggesting the relatively warm pattern expected through Halloween weekend could continue into early November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across much of North Carolina, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall amounts, daily precipitation chances or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow across portions of the western and central United States. Raleigh is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
While a wetter pattern may develop across the region, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm, snowfall accumulation or damaging wind event for Raleigh during the outlook period.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts, particularly regarding Sunday's 30% shower chance and any changes heading into the first week of November.