Dover, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Dover weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.

This week in Dover

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover

What is the weather usually like in Dover?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°54°31°Jan57°33°Feb64°38°Mar74°47°Apr80°57°May87°65°Jun90°69°Jul88°67°Aug83°62°Sep74°49°Oct64°39°Nov56°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.2"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr3.8"May5.4"Jun6.6"Jul6.1"Aug5.9"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Dover: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINSTON 7 SE, NC US (USC00314684), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
54° 31°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
57° 33°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
64° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 57°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 65°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 69°F
6.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 67°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
83° 62°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
74° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 39°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:22 PM10 h 6 min
February6:54 AM5:53 PM10 h 59 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:43 PM13 h 7 min
May6:04 AM8:08 PM14 h 4 min
June5:53 AM8:27 PM14 h 34 min
July6:05 AM8:26 PM14 h 20 min
August6:28 AM8:00 PM13 h 31 min
September6:51 AM7:18 PM12 h 26 min
October7:14 AM6:36 PM11 h 21 min
November6:43 AM5:05 PM10 h 21 min
December7:09 AM5:00 PM9 h 50 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dover is April–May and September–October. At 62 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Dover

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Dover?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dover have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Dover in November?

Highs average 64°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Dover?

Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Dover weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dover.

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