Cullowhee, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Sunny 62°F
Feels Like 62°F  
Humidity 45% Dew Point 40°F Wind WSW 14 MPH Gusts 20 Barometer 30 in.
Solar Rad 456 w/m2 Visibility 10 mi.
Report from a NOAA weather station 1.3 mi. W of central Cullowhee
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Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26
Wed Nov 26: Sunny, High 60F, Low 29F
60
29
ThuNov 27
Thu Nov 27: Mostly Cloudy, High 44F, Low 21F
44
21
FriNov 28
Fri Nov 28: Sunny, High 40F, Low 22F
40
22
SatNov 29
Sat Nov 29: Mostly Sunny, High 47F, Low 29F
47
29
SunNov 30
Sun Nov 30: Rain, High 49F, Low 36F
50%
49
36
MonDec 1
Mon Dec 1: Rain, High 53F, Low 39F
30%
53
39
TueDec 2
Tue Dec 2: Rain Likely, High 51F
60%
51
 

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 60°F to a low of 40°F, then recover to 51°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 54°F with lows around 31°F.


This Date in Weather History

1988 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather over the Central Gulf Coast States during the late morning and afternoon hours. Five tornadoes were reported in Mississippi, with the tornadoes causing a million dollars damage at Ruleville, and in Warren County. In Utah, the town of Alta was blanketed with 15 inches of snow overnight, and during the day was buried under another 16.5 inches of snow.

More on this and other weather history


Cullowhee, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Increasing Clouds

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Mostly Cloudy

Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Clear

Night: Clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday Nov 29

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday Nov 30

Rain

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

Rain

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday Dec 1

Rain

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Rain Likely

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Rain Likely

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.


About Cullowhee, NC

Cullowhee () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on the Tuckasegee River, and the permanent population was 7,682 at the 2020 census up from 6,228 at the 2010 census. The community is the home of Western Carolina University, part of the University of North Carolina System. Developing from a high school and normal school, it has 12,000 students and has become a strong influence in community life. The Jackson County Airport is located just outside the CDP limits. The present community developed at the site of a historic Cherokee town, which was centered around the earthwork Cullowhee Mound. The name was long thought to mean "Valley of the Lilies." In fact, it is derived from the Cherokee phrase joolth-cullah-wee, which translates as "Judacullah's Place." Judacullah, a giant warrior and hunter who the Cherokee believe lived in the area, is an important figure in their religion and culture.

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