What is today's weather forecast for Cherokee, NC?

Today's forecast for Cherokee shows a low of 51 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cherokee, NC?

The 7-day forecast for Cherokee shows highs from 63 to 76 degrees and lows from 30 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cherokee, NC this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cherokee this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (30% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Friday (60% chance), Saturday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Cherokee weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cherokee forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Cherokee, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

62°F
Feels Like 62°F

Humidity 79% Dew Point 55°F Wind SW 4 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer 29.65 in.753.1 mm

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.7 miles SSE of central Cherokee
at 3:00 AM Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SatNov 15

30%

SunNov 16

30%

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

FriNov 21

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 63°F to 76°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 58°F with lows around 33°F.

This Date in Weather History

1958 - More than six inches of snow fell at Tucson, AZ.

Cherokee, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Saturday Nov 15

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

About Cherokee, NC

Cherokee (Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ, romanized: Tsalagi) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swain and Jackson counties in Western North Carolina, United States, within the Qualla Boundary land trust. Cherokee is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley around the intersection of U.S. Routes 19 and 441. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 2,195. It is the capital of the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, one of three recognized Cherokee tribes and the only one in North Carolina. The community also serves as a tourist destination, with numerous campgrounds, motels, and hotels serving visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with a major entrance to the park lying within the community. The Cherokee Historical Association runs the Oconaluftee Indian Village, a living-history museum, as well as the popular outdoor drama Unto These Hills, and is associated with the Museum of the Cherokee People. Cherokee serves as the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Oconaluftee River flows through the town and is popular for tubing.

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