Rowan County Mosquito Forecast

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Current Conditions

Warm afternoons and mild nights continue to support mosquito activity across Rowan County. With dewpoints staying elevated and scattered showers in the forecast later this week, conditions are favorable for mosquitoes to remain active.

Risk Levels

• Today – Wednesday: Moderate risk. Warm temperatures and evening humidity will support activity, especially near wooded areas and standing water.

• Thursday – Friday: High risk. Rain and storms will create more breeding sites, leading to increased numbers.

• Weekend: Moderate to Low risk as cooler and drier air moves in, limiting mosquito activity.

Factors to Watch

• Rainfall: Even small amounts of rain can fill containers, gutters, and low spots where mosquitoes breed.

• Humidity: Evening humidity remains high, making twilight hours the peak time for activity.

• Temperatures: Readings in the upper 70s to near 80 are ideal for mosquito survival.

Prevention Tips

• Empty standing water from containers, buckets, and flowerpots after rain.

• Keep grass trimmed and shrubs thinned to reduce shaded resting areas.

• Use protective clothing or repellent if spending extended time outdoors in the evenings.