Thu, Aug 29 · Week 1
Western Carolina at NC State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
- TV
- ACC Network
Western Carolina at NC State has been played. Final: Western Carolina 21, NC State 38. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical August at the stadium: highs near 87°30°, lows near 70°21°, rain on 46% of days.
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Stadium
Stadium page Carter-Finley Stadium
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Surface
- Grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- southeast to northwest
- Elevation
- 315 ft96 m
Typical in August
Highs near 87°30°, lows near 70°21°. Rain on 46% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 3%, above 90°F on 31%. 10-year average.
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Carter-Finley Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Wake Forest at NC State | 38–14 |  64°18° · 0.07 in1.9 mm rain · 27 mph43 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Louisville at NC State | 28–31 |  70°21° · 0.15 in3.9 mm rain · 21 mph33 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | App State at NC State | 31–41 |  70°21° · dry · 11 mph18 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Western Carolina at NC State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Western Carolina at NC State?
Western Carolina at NC State has been played. Final: Western Carolina 21, NC State 38. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Does Carter-Finley Stadium have a roof?
No. Carter-Finley Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.