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

Today's forecast for Cherokee shows a high of 73 degrees and a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

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

The 7-day forecast for Cherokee shows highs from 64 to 74 degrees and lows from 40 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 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: Thursday (80% chance), Friday (70% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Cherokee weather forecast?

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Cherokee, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

45°F
Feels Like 45°F

Humidity 97% Dew Point 44°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.09 in.764.3 mm

Solar Rad 338 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.7 miles SSE of central Cherokee
at 9:30 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 20

FriNov 21

30%

SatNov 22

40%

SunNov 23

MonNov 24

TueNov 25

60%

WedNov 26

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 64°F to 74°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.

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

1900 - An unusual tornado outbreak in the Lower Mississippi Valley resulted in 73 deaths and extensive damage across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Cherokee, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.

Night: Showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

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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