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Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4

App State at NC State weather recap

App StateMountaineers · 5-2 · Sun Belt
31
atFinal
NC StateWolfpack · 3-4 · ACC
41
Kickoff
Venue
Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
TV
ESPNU
The short answer

It was 70°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: App State 31, NC State 41.

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 82°28°, lows near 65°18°, rain on 38% of days.


Stadium

Carter-Finley Stadium

Stadium page
Carter-Finley Stadium
Location
Raleigh, NC
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
315 ft96 m
Map
Typical in September

Highs near 82°28°, lows near 65°18°. Rain on 38% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 10%, above 90°F on 9%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

App State vs NC State: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Carter-Finley Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Wake Forest at NC State38–1464°18° · 0.07 in1.9 mm rain · 27 mph43 km/h gusts
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Louisville at NC State28–3170°21° · 0.15 in3.9 mm rain · 21 mph33 km/h gusts
Q&A

App State at NC State: questions fans ask

What was the weather at App State at NC State?

It was 70°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: App State 31, NC State 41.

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.