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Forest Oaks, North Carolina Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Forest Oaks weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Forest Oaks, NC
Saturday, July 4 at 3:54 PM
100
°
Clear
Feels like
106°
Humidity
35%
Wind
9 mph
Sunrise
2:07 AM
Sunset
4:39 PM
Forest Oaks, NC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastForest Oaks, NC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 77 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 77°H 100°
Forest Oaks, NC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°76°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    20%
    —
    102°77°+2°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Drizzle
    78%
    —
    97°70°-5°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    60%
    0.02″
    94°69°-3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Foggy
    37%
    —
    94°68°0°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Partly Cloudy
    41%
    —
    99°67°+5°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    29%
    —
    102°71°+3°
Forest Oaks, NC
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°70°90°110°12p6p12a6anow 99°high 100°low 77°
Forest Oaks, NC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSE
157° · veering 7°
Direction
SSE
157°
Sustained
9
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 5
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 13 @ 8:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 187SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 7° from the sse.
Forest Oaks, NC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
987.2
-1.8 mb in 3h · falling · 29.15 inHg
Now
987.2
mb
3h
-1.8
mb
12h
-0.7
mb
24h
-2.9
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 987–991
9809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW990.7987.8987.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Forest Oaks, NC
Air quality
56
AQI
Moderate
→0 in 6h▲Peak ~85 @ 10 PM

AQI 56 (Moderate), driven by Ozone. Ozone at AQI 85 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 10 PM.

PM 2.5Good
12.0μg/m³
PM 10Good
15μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy SG
128μg/m³
UV IndexHigh
6.7

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 85 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 85
UV peak
6.4 at earlier today
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 85

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 12.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 15.0 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.80
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Forest Oaks, NC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
9%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
116.6mi
UNLIMITED
123 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
19:54 UTC · Forest Oaks, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
19:54 UTC · Forest Oaks, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Forest Oaks, NC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Forest Oaks, NC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Forest Oaks, NC
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
2:07 AM
Daylight
14h 32m
Sunset
4:39 PM
Civil dusk
9:10 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Forest Oaks, NC
The moon
Waning Gibbous
79% illuminated
Moonrise
11:07 PM
Moonset
10:27 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Forest Oaks, NC
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Forest Oaks at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 24°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Forest Oaks

  1. Sat101°76°9%
  2. Sun102°76°20%
  3. Mon97°70°78%
  4. Tue94°69°60%
  5. Wed94°68°37%
  6. Thu99°67°41%
  7. Fri102°71°29%
  8. Sat101°72°39%
  9. Sun80°69°26%
  10. Mon84°64°14%
  11. Tue92°65°23%
  12. Wed93°68°35%
  13. Thu94°70°46%
  14. Fri94°70°56%
  15. Sat100°70°61%
  16. Sun97°71°54%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Forest Oaks

SPC has placed Forest Oaks in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Forest Oaks peaks at about 80°F in July and bottoms near 40°F in January; July brings the heaviest rain (5.8 inches) and February the least (2.5 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January40°3.2″7
February44°2.5″8
March51°3.7″8
April60°3.6″7
May68°3.3″8
June75°5.1″8
July80°5.8″7
August77°4.5″9
September71°4.4″6
October60°3.2″5
November50°3.0″5
December43°3.4″8

Regional context

Forest Oaks's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 40°F Januarys with 80°F Julys — a 40°F swing. About 45.9 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 86 days a year.

Summer convection drives Forest Oaks's precipitation: July logs 5.8 inches on 7.1 rainy days, against February's 2.5 inches on 7.5 — warm-season storms carry Forest Oaks's moisture. That summer-storm rhythm groups Forest Oaks with places like Pleasant Garden, NC, Sedalia, NC and McLeansville, NC.

The cool-season window in Forest Oaks starts at mid-March, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Hold Forest Oaks's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Forest Oaks's last frost. It shuts near mid-December, when freezes return to Forest Oaks and tender plants need cover. In Forest Oaks, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Forest Oaks's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Pleasant Garden, NC, Sedalia, NC, McLeansville, NC, Whitsett, NC, Greensboro, NC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Forest Oaks?
In Forest Oaks, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Forest Oaks's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Forest Oaks?
Forest Oaks sees its heaviest rain in July (around 5.8 inches), part of roughly 46 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Forest Oaks?
The warmest stretch in Forest Oaks comes in July, around 80°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Forest Oaks?
On average January is the chilliest month in Forest Oaks, about 40°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Forest Oaks?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-March in Forest Oaks; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Forest Oaks get?
Forest Oaks records around 86 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Forest Oaks?
Forest Oaks sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 40°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Forest Oaks?
Forest Oaks's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Forest Oaks?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Forest Oaks in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Forest Oaks?
Current conditions for Forest Oaks and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Forest Oaks forecast updated?
The Forest Oaks forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Forest Oaks?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Forest Oaks are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Forest Oaks?
The next few days in Forest Oaks's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Forest Oaks's humid subtropical climate in North Carolina pairs 40°F Januarys with 80°F Julys, 40°F apart across the seasons.

Yearly precipitation in Forest Oaks totals around 46 inches, spread over about 86 days of rain or snow.

The 40°F gap between Forest Oaks's summer and winter, at 36.0°N, shapes Forest Oaks's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Forest Oaks

  • 27406
  • 27419

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.