Dawson, NC
Unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Dawson is a small unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It is 5.4 miles SE of Kinston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28538.
Dawson at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Lenoir County
- ZIP code
- 28538
- Nearest town
- Kinston (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3450, -77.6367
Weather in Dawson now
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Dawson weather by the hour
Dawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson.
This week in Dawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson
What is the weather usually like in Dawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 52.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,343 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINSTON AG RSCH, NC US (USC00314689), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson.
Dawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dawson?
Dawson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dawson is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dawson
The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 35.4 miles NE of Dawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson.
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Other communities near Dawson
- Wootens Crossroads2.2 mi NE
- Trinity Woods subdivision2.4 mi S
- Wheat Swamp2.4 mi W
- Mewborns Crossroads2.5 mi E
- Hullwood subdivision2.7 mi S
- Westwood subdivision3.7 mi SE
- Tanglewood subdivision3.8 mi S
- West haven subdivision4.0 mi SE
- Sherwood Forest subdivision4.0 mi SE
- Lenoir Pines subdivision4.2 mi SE
- Random Woods subdivision4.3 mi S
- Clubview subdivision4.4 mi SE
- Club Pines subdivision4.4 mi SE
- Institute4.5 mi W
- Woods View subdivision4.7 mi E
Questions about Dawson
Where is Dawson, NC?
Dawson is an unincorporated community in Lenoir County, North Carolina, 5.4 miles SE of Kinston.
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, NC?
The ZIP code for Dawson is 28538.
What is the nearest town to Dawson?
Kinston, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dawson?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 35.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dawson?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson?
About 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dawson?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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