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Stanley 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 Thursday at 67° · coldest night tonight at 29°

The short of it: Stanley weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (33 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -3 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (56 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:30 local time.

STANLEY, Sunday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Stanley station, with a high of 56° and a low of 29°. That is 6° colder than Stanley usually sees in November, when highs average 62°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 2 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 5 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 67°, while tonight will be the coldest at 29°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Stanley runs from 38° at night to 62° by day, with some 3.2 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 90°, January the coldest at 31°, and March the wettest with 4.6 in.. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 10 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 745 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky32°26°2 mph–
3 AMClear sky33°27°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky32°26°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky30°24°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky29°23°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky29°23°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky33°27°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky43°37°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky48°41°4 mph–
11 AMClear sky51°43°5 mph–
12 PMClear sky53°46°5 mph–
1 PMMostly clear55°49°4 mph–
2 PMMostly clear56°49°4 mph–
3 PMClear sky56°50°4 mph–
4 PMMostly clear55°49°3 mph–
5 PMMostly clear53°47°2 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy49°44°1 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy46°40°3 mph–
8 PMMostly clear45°39°3 mph–
9 PMMostly clear44°38°3 mph–
10 PMMostly clear43°37°3 mph–
11 PMMostly clear40°35°2 mph–
12 AMClear sky39°33°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky38°33°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): partly cloudy, high 56°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:59 AM, down 5:18 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today29°56°dry13 mph10 h 19 min
Monday34°56°dry9 mph10 h 17 min
Tuesday34°59°dry10 mph10 h 15 min
Wednesday35°64°dry10 mph10 h 14 min
Thursday36°67°dry6 mph10 h 12 min

Warmest: Thursday at 67°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 13 mph.

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The Almanac · Stanley Month by Month

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

November in Stanley, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 0.08 in. more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 15 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 62°, with nights near 38°. Wet spells are common — about 3.2 in., the 11th wettest month.

Stanley in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Stanley by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January51°31°3.9 in.6 mph10 h 1 min✦✦
February56°33°3.5 in.6 mph10 h 51 min✦✦
March64°40°4.6 in.6 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April72°47°3.6 in.6 mph13 h 2 min✦✦✦
May80°56°3.3 in.5 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
June86°64°3.9 in.4 mph14 h 32 min✦✦
July90°68°3.7 in.4 mph14 h 19 min✦✦
August87°67°3.8 in.4 mph13 h 29 min✦✦
September82°60°3.8 in.4 mph12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October72°49°3.1 in.4 mph11 h 13 min✦✦✦
November62°38°3.2 in.5 mph10 h 15 min✦✦✦
December54°33°4.1 in.5 mph9 h 47 min✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Stanley

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Stanley today?

Right now it is 0 °C (33 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -3 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (56 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Stanley this week?

No — the next 5 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Stanley?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Stanley?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (31 °F). The wettest month is March, with 118 mm (4.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Stanley?

April and October. April brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain; October highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 80 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 Stanley?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DallasNorth Carolina5 mi WSW63°38°3.2 in.
Mount HollyNorth Carolina6 mi SE63°39°3.2 in.
CramertonNorth Carolina8 mi S63°39°3.2 in.
GastoniaNorth Carolina8 mi SW63°39°3.3 in.
BelmontNorth Carolina9 mi SSE63°39°3.2 in.
South GastoniaNorth Carolina11 mi SSW63°39°3.3 in.
Bessemer CityNorth Carolina12 mi WSW62°38°3.3 in.
LincolntonNorth Carolina12 mi NW62°37°3.3 in.

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