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Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4

North Carolina Central at East Carolina weather recap

North Carolina CentralEagles · 3-5 · MEAC
9
atFinal
East CarolinaPirates · 3-4 · American
42
Kickoff
Venue
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 25 mph. Final: North Carolina Central 9, East Carolina 42.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical September at the stadium: highs near 83°28°, lows near 66°19°, rain on 36% of days.

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Stadium

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Stadium page
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Location
Greenville, NC
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
59 ft18 m
Map
Typical in September

Highs near 83°28°, lows near 66°19°. Rain on 36% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 9%, above 90°F on 7%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

North Carolina Central vs East Carolina: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Rice at East Carolina12–2874°23° · 0.11 in2.7 mm rain · 24 mph38 km/h gusts
Q&A

North Carolina Central at East Carolina: questions fans ask

What was the weather at North Carolina Central at East Carolina?

It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 25 mph. Final: North Carolina Central 9, East Carolina 42.

Does Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium have a roof?

No. Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.