Greenville starts Thursday with light rain, fog and temperatures around 58 degrees. Northeast winds add to the chill, and the high is expected to reach only about 68. Showers should ease through the morning, while visibility is expected to improve gradually, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Thursday’s Rain in a Dry-Year Context
The forecast calls for northeast winds of 12 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. That rain arrives against a longer-term dry backdrop: Drought.gov identifies January through August 2026 as Greenville County’s driest year-to-date period in 132 years. That record describes conditions through August; by itself, it does not show how Thursday’s forecast rain will affect the broader rainfall picture.
Clouds are expected to break later Thursday, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 53. The dry weather then returns: Friday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 75, followed by sunny or mostly sunny skies and highs around 80 over the weekend. The National Weather Service characterizes temperatures as cool through the weekend.
Cool Mornings, Warmer Afternoons
Overnight lows are expected near 50 Friday night and in the low-to-mid 50s through Sunday night. The dry stretch is forecast to continue into next week, with afternoon temperatures climbing back into the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service.
