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

Today's forecast for Ela shows a high of 72 degrees and a low of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 72.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ela shows highs from 66 to 72 degrees and lows from 36 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ela, NC this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ela this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (30% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Thursday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Ela weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ela 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.

Ela, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

30°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 90% Dew Point 27°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 4.4 miles ENE of central Ela
at 6:17 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

20%

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

40%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 66°F to 72°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°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

1974 - A storm produced 15 inches of snow at the Buffalo, NY, airport, and 30 inches on the south shore of Lake Erie.

Ela, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

About Ela, NC

Ela is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, United States, located along US 19, northwest of Whittier and east of Bryson City. The name is derived from ᎡᎳᏬᏗ (Elawodi) in the Cherokee language, which translates as "yellow hill." Ela was once the junction of the Appalachian Railway (1906-1935) and Southern Railway's Murphy Branch.

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