Short-Range Outlook for July 2026

The heat is on to start July, with triple-digit temperatures possible through the first weekend of the month. We’ll stay warm but with daily rain chances returning next week, while current forecasts diverge on the large-scale patterns later in the month.

The latest monthly outlook is shown below, and is also available for download as a PDF or listed on our outlook archive page.

The Short-Range Outlook for North Carolina for July 2 to 29, 2026