Lawrence, NC
Unincorporated community in Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Lawrence is a small unincorporated community in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It is 4.4 miles SE of Speed, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27881.
Lawrence at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Edgecombe County
- ZIP code
- 27881
- Nearest town
- Speed (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0142, -77.4992
Weather in Lawrence now
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Lawrence weather by the hour
Lawrence weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawrence.
This week in Lawrence
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawrence
What is the weather usually like in Lawrence?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 4.8 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawrence: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TARBORO 1 S, NC US (USC00318500), adjusted for the elevation of Lawrence.
Lawrence weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawrence through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lawrence?
Lawrence has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lawrence 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 Lawrence
The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 40.9 miles SE of Lawrence.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lawrence.
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Other communities near Lawrence
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- Logsboro5.3 mi SW
- Draughn5.6 mi NW
- Mullins Crossroads6.1 mi N
- Lyndale Acres subdivision7.1 mi S
- Austin Pines subdivision7.3 mi SW
- Stafford Forest subdivision7.5 mi SW
- Shiloh Mills7.5 mi S
- Panola Heights subdivision7.7 mi S
- Coakley7.8 mi SE
- Mobile Home Estates subdivision7.8 mi SW
- West Tarboro7.9 mi S
- West Tarboro subdivision7.9 mi S
- Runnymeade subdivision8.2 mi SW
- Summerfield subdivision8.3 mi SW
Questions about Lawrence
Where is Lawrence, NC?
Lawrence is an unincorporated community in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 4.4 miles SE of Speed.
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, NC?
The ZIP code for Lawrence is 27881.
What is the nearest town to Lawrence?
Speed, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lawrence?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 40.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lawrence?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawrence?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lawrence?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Lawrence?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lawrence?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawrence have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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