Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game
Louisville at NC State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
- TV
- ACC Network
It was 70°F and wet, with 0.15 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 21 mph. Final: Louisville 28, NC State 31.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical October at the stadium: highs near 73°23°, lows near 55°13°, rain on 23% of days.
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 October
Highs near 73°23°, lows near 55°13°. Rain on 23% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 8%, above 90°F on 1%. 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, Sep 26, 2026 | App State at NC State | 31–41 |  70°21° · dry · 11 mph18 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Louisville at NC State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Louisville at NC State?
It was 70°F and wet, with 0.15 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 21 mph. Final: Louisville 28, NC State 31.
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.