North Carolina foliage in 2025

The season as it actually happened, from daily ERA5 weather observations.

Peak hit around November 7

First strong color ~October 22 · past peak ~November 16 · bare by ~November 30

Color starts: October 22Peak: November 7Bare: November 30AugustDecember

Derived from 25 weather anchors · spread across the region ±6 days (higher elevations run earlier).

Current North Carolina forecastReplay 2025 on the map