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It’s been hot—will the rest of the summer be the same?
Summer 2025 is already bringing the steam bath to Raleigh—with the latest heat wave seeing the highest-recorded average June temperature ever at RDU Airport, resulting in the area feeling almost like one giant sauna.
With NC summer typically delivering hot and humid temps with a capital H, it leaves locals wondering how the rest of the season will pan out. And according to the Farmers’ Almanac, there’s no sign of the heat letting up. The trusted weather forecasting source foresees “hotter-than-normal” conditions and a generally dry climate across the country—with the exception of the lower lakes region—dubbing this one “scorcher of a summer.”
The Tarheel state, part of the Almanac’s Southeast region, can expect daily temperatures in the mid- to high-80s, with the “feels like” Fahrenheit reaching—or exceeding—100 degrees. For context, the national weather service labels a “feels like” temp of 103 or higher as dangerous, with prolonged exposure putting one at risk of heat exhaustion.
When it comes to July and August, both months will follow June’s lead with the possible exception of a tropical storm threat mid-July. To wit, with dew points creeping up to 68 degrees, the State Climate Office at NC State expects this to be one of the most humid summers in the past 20 years, worsened by DTR’s moisture-trapping infrastructure.
Outdoor laborers, green-thumbed gardeners and hot yoga addicts, take extra precaution—while the air is already heavy with humidity, it puts evaporating yours on the back burner.
Pro tips:
- Avoid peak sun hours between 11am and 4pm.
- Stick to the loose and light section of your wardrobe.
- Embrace portable fans, handheld misters and, for the black leather car interior crowd, it might be time to grab that sunshade for your windshield.
- Steer clear of excess alcohol, coffee, sugary drinks and, above all: hydrate or die-drate.
With temperatures breaking records (and a sweat), it appears this summer is shaping up to go neck and neck with the historic global temps of last year. And thanks to climate change, heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense and longer—and the temperature will continue to top its personal best. Be safe and stay cool, Raleigh!
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