Weather forecast for todayMerritt, NC

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:39 pm EDT

  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 14mphNNW 340°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 55°F
  • Pressure: 30.01"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 1
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At the moment, in Merritt, rain droplets are clinging to windows and leaves.
Current rainfall is 0.08".
The temperature is a mild 57.2°F, the real-feel temperature is nearly identical at 55.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 59°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 59°F
  • 50°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 24mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:29 pm EDT
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On Saturday, October 17, a combination of rain and winds is expected.
With a high probability, light precipitation is anticipated for today. The peak daytime temperature will reach a moderate 59°F, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a crisp 50°F.
Today, the temperature will resemble November's climate with a high near 63.1°F.
Sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 15min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 59°C.
Coldest period: 7 pm - 10 pm 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 3 pm 95%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 94%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 20mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 85%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 22mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Light Rain / Wind
Light Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 95%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 22mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Light Rain / Wind
Light Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 24mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 23mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Few Showers / Wind
Few Showers / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 21mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:29 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 21mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 19mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 19mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Merritt, a combination of wet and cloudy weather is expected.
Rainfall is forecasted practically for the rest of the day. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 59°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 1 pm.
The expected temperature aligns more with November's average high than with October's 73.6°F. The minimum temperature will be also more alike with November's average low of 49.1°F than October's typical 60.1°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:39:59 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it currently rains, and precipitation is 0.08".

The temperature at 12:39 pm EDT is 57.2°F.

On Saturday, windy and rainy weather will likely continue.

Light precipitation of 0.2" is predicted. The chance of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 59°F, while the minimum temperature will be 50°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 73.6°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also uncommonly lower than the average low of 60.1°F.

On Saturday, in Merritt, sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm (EDT).

In Merritt, today, there will be 11h and 15min of daylight.