Weather forecast for today
Hickory, NC

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Isolated Thunderstorms
6:30 am

8:14 pm
EDT
Isolated Thunderstorms
82°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 8
On Friday, May 2, pockets of stormy weather could produce isolated thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. The temperature is predicted to oscillate between a maximum of a warm 82.4°F and a minimum of a breezy 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F.
The forecasted peak temperature today will be relatively higher than the average May maximum of 77°F.
Sunrise was at 6:30 am and sunset will be at 8:14 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 44min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
1:52 pm EDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 81°F
  • Feels like: 82°F
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 9
In Hickory, currently, the weather is partly cloudy with occasional clear patches.
The temperature is a moderately hot 80.6°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 82.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 82.4°F.

Weather radar - Hickory, NC

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (1:52 pm EDT) is 80.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Hickory for today?
On Friday, expect sporadic storm activity with occasional lightning.
Will it rain today?
There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is estimated at 82.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be relatively higher than the average highest temperature of 77°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also slightly warmer than the average low of 56.3°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Hickory, sunrise was at 6:30 am and sunset will be at 8:14 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Hickory have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 44min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
5 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:14 pm
9 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the remainder of Friday, primarily cloudy and occasionally thunderstorm-prone weather is predicted.
With a probability of 36%, minimal rainfall is expected around 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 82.4°F and the lowest temperature of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 3 pm.
The highest temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than May's average maximum of 77°F. Forecast models suggest a low more consistent with June's typical minimum of 63°F than May's usual 56.3°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 17:52:27 UTC
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Hickory, North Carolina, USA

  • en: Hickory, North Carolina, USA
  • es: Hickory, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU.
  • hr: Hikori, Severna Karolina, SAD
  • sr: Hikori, Severna Karolina, SAD
  • zh: 希科里, 北卡罗来纳, 美国
  • Latitude: 35.734454°
  • Longitude: -81.344457°
  • Elevation: 1158 ft
  • Current time: 2:29pm EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:30 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:14 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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