Kinston, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Kinston now
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Kinston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kinston.
This week in Kinston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kinston
What is the weather usually like in Kinston?
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 Kinston: 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 Kinston.
Kinston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kinston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 59 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 | 8:08 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:18 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 Kinston?
Kinston 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 Kinston is April–May and September–October. At 43 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 Kinston
What is the hottest month in Kinston?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Kinston?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Kinston?
About 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Kinston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kinston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kinston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Kinston in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 44°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kinston?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kinston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kinston.
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