Lima, NC
Unincorporated community in Craven County, North Carolina
Lima is a small unincorporated community in Craven County, North Carolina. It is 7.4 miles N of Vanceboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28527.
Lima at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Craven County
- ZIP code
- 28527
- Nearest town
- Vanceboro (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1972, -77.1358
Weather in Lima now
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Lima weather by the hour
Lima weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lima.
This week in Lima
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lima
What is the weather usually like in Lima?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 57.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,452 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lima: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PERRYTOWN, NC US (USC00316676), adjusted for the elevation of Lima.
Lima weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lima through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lima?
Lima has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 57.2 inches (1,452 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Lima 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 Lima
The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 24.3 miles N of Lima.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lima.
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Questions about Lima
Where is Lima, NC?
Lima is an unincorporated community in Craven County, North Carolina, 7.4 miles N of Vanceboro.
What county is Lima in?
Lima is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Lima, NC?
The ZIP code for Lima is 28527.
What is the nearest town to Lima?
Vanceboro, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lima?
Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 24.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lima?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Lima?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Lima?
About 57.2 inches (1,452 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Lima?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lima have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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