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Smithfield Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 73° · coldest night Sunday at 27°

The short of it: Smithfield weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 15 °C (59 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high 23 °C (73 °F), low 3 °C (38 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:30 local time.

SMITHFIELD, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 73° and falling to 38° after dark. Count it a gift: 9° above the November average of 64° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SW, gusting to 3 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 73°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 27°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Smithfield runs from 40° at night to 64° by day, with some 3.5 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 91°, January the coldest at 31°, and September the wettest with 5.3 in.. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 10 h 26 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 157 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky61°59°1 mph–
7 PMClear sky58°56°2 mph–
8 PMClear sky56°53°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky54°51°1 mph–
10 PMMostly clear52°49°1 mph–
11 PMClear sky50°47°1 mph–
12 AMClear sky48°45°1 mph–
1 AMClear sky47°44°1 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy46°43°1 mph–
3 AMMostly clear45°42°1 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy44°41°1 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy43°40°1 mph–
6 AMMostly clear42°39°1 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy41°38°1 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy45°42°1 mph–
9 AMMostly clear57°56°1 mph–
10 AMMostly clear64°63°1 mph–
11 AMClear sky68°66°1 mph–
12 PMClear sky71°70°1 mph–
1 PMClear sky73°71°2 mph–
2 PMClear sky73°71°2 mph–
3 PMMostly clear73°71°3 mph–
4 PMOvercast71°70°2 mph–
5 PMOvercast66°65°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): fog, high 73°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 6:44 AM, down 5:10 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today38°73°dry10 mph10 h 26 min
Wednesday41°73°dry7 mph10 h 24 min
Thursday46°71°dry18 mph10 h 22 min
Friday42°58°0.00 in.15 mph10 h 21 min
Saturday36°53°0.01 in.17 mph10 h 19 min
Sunday27°56°dry10 mph10 h 17 min
Monday32°56°dry11 mph10 h 16 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 73°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Smithfield Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Smithfield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 0.4 in. more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 14 min
Average wind
5 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from October to about 64°, with nights near 40°. Wet spells are common — about 3.5 in., the 9th wettest month.

Smithfield in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Smithfield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January52°31°3.8 in.6 mph10 h 0 min✦✦
February56°34°3.3 in.6 mph10 h 51 min✦✦
March64°40°3.9 in.6 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April74°48°3.8 in.7 mph13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May81°56°4.1 in.6 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
June88°65°4.6 in.5 mph14 h 33 min✦✦
July91°69°5.0 in.4 mph14 h 20 min✦✦
August89°67°4.9 in.4 mph13 h 29 min✦✦
September83°62°5.3 in.5 mph12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October74°49°3.1 in.5 mph11 h 13 min✦✦✦
November64°40°3.5 in.5 mph10 h 14 min✦✦✦
December56°34°3.1 in.5 mph9 h 46 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Smithfield

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Smithfield today?

Right now it is 15 °C (59 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high is 23 °C (73 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (38 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Smithfield this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Smithfield?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Smithfield?

July, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -0 °C (31 °F). The wettest month is September, with 135 mm (5.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Smithfield?

April and October. April brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain; October highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 79 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Smithfield?

Snow seldom lies for long, though nights average below freezing in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SelmaNorth Carolina4 mi ENE64°40°3.6 in.
ClaytonNorth Carolina12 mi NNW63°39°3.5 in.
Archer LodgeNorth Carolina13 mi N63°39°3.5 in.
BensonNorth Carolina15 mi SW64°40°3.6 in.
WendellNorth Carolina19 mi N63°39°3.6 in.
CoatsNorth Carolina20 mi WSW64°40°3.5 in.
Mar-MacNorth Carolina20 mi SE65°41°3.7 in.
DunnNorth Carolina21 mi SW64°40°3.6 in.

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