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Silver Lake, North Carolina Weather

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk. Day 16 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Silver Lake weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Silver Lake, NC
Monday, July 6 at 5:16 AM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
89°
Humidity
86%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
2:06 AM
Sunset
4:26 PM
Silver Lake, NC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastSilver Lake, NC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 79 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 79°H 95°
Silver Lake, NC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    95°79°—
  2. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    27%
    —
    96°79°+1°
  3. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    39%
    —
    102°81°+6°
  4. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Drizzle
    24%
    0.04″
    104°77°+2°
  5. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    102°80°-2°
  6. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    33%
    —
    101°75°-1°
  7. Sunday
    Jul 12
    Overcast
    52%
    —
    100°75°-1°
Silver Lake, NC
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°76°87°98°6a12p6p12anow 80°high 95°low 79°PRECIP %
Silver Lake, NC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
212° · backing 20°
Direction
SSW
212°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
23
avg 8 mph
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT 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 8 mph · pk 23 mph @ 3:00a
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 287SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 20° from the ssw.
Silver Lake, NC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1013.6
+0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.93 inHg
Now
1013.6
mb
3h
+0.2
mb
12h
+1.1
mb
24h
-0.5
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1012–1015
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1014.51012.31013.5
Air sits at the threshold — small shifts decide the day.
Silver Lake, NC
Air quality
50
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h

AQI 50 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 8.9 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 0.70 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
2μg/m³
OzoneModerate
85μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 40. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~74%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 40
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 9

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.9 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 0.70 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.70
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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 TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Silver Lake, NC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
1%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
31.8mi
UNLIMITED
59 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
09:16 UTC · Silver Lake, 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
09:16 UTC · Silver Lake, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Silver Lake, NC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Silver Lake, NC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Silver Lake, NC
Almanac · Monday, July 6
When the stars begin to huddle, the earth will soon become a puddle.
Civil dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
2:06 AM
Daylight
14h 20m
Sunset
4:26 PM
Civil dusk
8:56 PM
Planting note
Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.
Silver Lake, NC
The moon
Last Quarter
64% illuminated
Moonrise
11:52 PM
Moonset
12:27 PM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Silver Lake, NC
Microseason
Jul 6–10

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Silver Lake at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 80°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 12 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 6–10
  • Planting window: Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.

15-Day Forecast — Silver Lake

  1. Mon95°79°18%
  2. Tue96°79°27%
  3. Wed102°81°39%
  4. Thu104°77°24%
  5. Fri102°80°8%
  6. Sat101°75°33%
  7. Sun100°75°52%
  8. Mon101°77°46%
  9. Tue107°75°17%
  10. Wed106°79°15%
  11. Thu111°82°18%
  12. Fri96°75°39%
  13. Sat80°71°42%
  14. Sun80°68°56%
  15. Mon82°68°60%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 6, 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 — Silver Lake

SPC includes Silver Lake in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

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 6–10

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk

Bermuda High dominates; afternoon convection builds daily, producing violent but brief thunderstorms by evening.

Day 187 of 365 · Wedge 38 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

July is Silver Lake's warmest stretch (~82°F) and January its coldest (~47°F); precipitation crests in September at 8.7 inches and ebbs in April to 3.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January47°3.8″6
February49°3.5″6
March55°4.0″6
April64°3.1″5
May71°4.5″6
June78°5.7″7
July82°6.9″9
August80°8.2″10
September75°8.7″7
October66°4.7″5
November56°3.6″5
December50°3.7″6

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Silver Lake runs from a 47°F January mean to 82°F in July, a 35°F seasonal spread, with near 60.1 inches of precipitation across about 79 wet days.

Precipitation in Silver Lake runs summer-dominant: September averages 8.7 inches across 7.0 days of warm-season storms, while April drops to 3.1 inches over 4.7 rainy days of drier cool air. That puts Silver Lake in a summer-convective cohort with places like Myrtle Grove, NC, Wilmington, NC and Sea Breeze, NC.

With a coldest-month mean of 47°F, Silver Lake stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The July peak near 82°F is Silver Lake's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Silver Lake's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Silver Lake's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Myrtle Grove, NC, Wilmington, NC, Sea Breeze, NC, Carolina Beach, NC, Belville, NC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Silver Lake the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Silver Lake?
September is the wettest month in Silver Lake, about 8.7 inches on average; the year totals roughly 60 inches.
What is the warmest month in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake peaks in July, when the mean runs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Silver Lake?
January is Silver Lake's coldest month, averaging about 47°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Silver Lake?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-March in Silver Lake; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Silver Lake get?
Silver Lake records around 79 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Silver Lake?
With January around 47°F, Silver Lake's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Silver Lake's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Silver Lake?
Silver Lake'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 Silver Lake?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Silver Lake in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Silver Lake?
Current conditions for Silver Lake and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Silver Lake forecast updated?
The Silver Lake forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Silver Lake?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake?
The next few days in Silver Lake's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Silver Lake, North Carolina carries typical Januarys near 47°F and Julys around 82°F — 35°F of seasonal travel.

Silver Lake sees close to 60 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 79 wet days.

Silver Lake sits at 34.1°N; that 35°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Silver Lake.

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ZIP codes in Silver Lake

  • 28412

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.