Weather forecast for today
Opelika, AL

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, Apr 3.

AM Clouds / PM Sun
6:24 am

7:04 pm
CDT
AM Clouds / PM Sun
86°F / 66°F
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 7
Today, on Thursday, April 3, the morning will be gray and overcast, but skies will clear gradually, leading to a pleasant afternoon.
Predicted temperatures will peak at a hot 86°F and dip to a minimum of a breezy 66.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at a humid 93.2°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The forecast high is higher and more aligned with what is typical in May than in April.
Sunrise will be at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:04 pm; the daylight will last for 12h and 40min.

Current condition

Clear
1:31 am CDT
Clear
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Dewpoint: 64°F
  • Pressure: 30.05"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, perfect visibility under a vast, clear sky.
The temperature is a delightful 71.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 86°F predicted for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (1:31 am CDT) it is 71.6°F in Opelika.
What is the weather forecast for Opelika for today?
Today, expect cloudy weather in the morning, but skies will gradually clear, allowing for plenty of sunshine later.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 75.4°F in April. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably higher than the average low of 54.3°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Opelika, sunrise will be at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:04 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Opelika, the length of the day today will be 12h and 40min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSE
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
Sunrise: 6:24 am
8 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSE
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
10 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSE
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 12mph S
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:04 pm
8 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, primarily cloudy and occasionally bright weather is predicted.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 84.2°F and the lowest temperature of 68°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The temperature will be more resembling what’s typical for May than the usual maximum in April. The expected low will be also more alike with what’s common in May than the current April average of 54.3°F.
Updated: Apr 3, 2025 @ 06:31:17 UTC
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Opelika, Alabama, USA

  • en: Opelika, Alabama, USA
  • es: Opelika, Alabama, EE.UU.
  • hr: Opelajka, Alabama, SAD
  • sr: Opelajka, Alabama, SAD
  • zh: 欧佩莱卡, 阿拉巴马, 美国
  • Latitude: 32.645412°
  • Longitude: -85.378280°
  • Elevation: 801 ft
  • Current time: 1:49am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:24 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:04 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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