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

Today's forecast for Franklin shows a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

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

The 7-day forecast for Franklin shows highs from 60 to 70 degrees and lows from 29 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Franklin, NC this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Franklin this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (22% chance), Monday (28% chance), Tuesday (33% chance).

How accurate is the Franklin weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Franklin 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.

Franklin, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

27°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 80% Dew Point 21°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.01 in.762.3 mm

Report from a personal weather station 1 miles W of central Franklin
at 11:42 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

27°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 80% Dew Point 21°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.01 in.762.3 mm

Report from a personal weather station 1 miles W of central Franklin
at 11:42 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 60°F to 70°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 58°F with lows around 34°F.

This Date in Weather History

1940 - An Armistice Day storm raged across the Great Lakes Region and the Upper Midwest. A blizzard left 49 dead in Minnesota, and gales on Lake Michigan caused ship wrecks resulting in another 59 deaths. Up to seventeen inches of snow fell in Iowa, and at Duluth MN the barometric pressure reached 28.66 inches. The blizzard claimed a total of 154 lives, and killed thousands of cattle in Iowa. Whole towns were isolated by huge snowdrifts.

Franklin, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 11

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 3 mph.

Wednesday Nov 12

Day: Sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 2 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: A slight chance of rain after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 6:39 AM

Sunrise 7:05 AM

Sunset 5:31 PM

Last Light 5:58 PM

Moonrise 10:42 PM

Moonset 1:14 PM

Moon Phase

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Weather Near Franklin

Contiguous United States Extremes

Tue's High Temperature
95 at 6 Miles South-southwest Of Ogilby, CA and 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA

Tue's Low Temperature
3 at 6 Miles Southeast Of Gatlinburg, TN

Weather Folklore

When ducks quack loudly, it's a sign of rain.

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About Franklin, NC

Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was reported to be 4,175 in the 2020 census, an increase from the total of 3,845 tabulated in 2010. The town developed around a 1,000-year-old platform mound, the center of the historic Cherokee town of Nikwasi. Franklin is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, specifically in relation to the Nantahala National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Appalachian Trail. The town and the surrounding area is rich in gems and minerals, and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."

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