Oak Ridge, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Oak Ridge now
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Oak Ridge weather by the hour
Oak Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oak Ridge.
This week in Oak Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oak Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Oak Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 43.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,116 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oak Ridge: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PIEDMONT TRIAD INTL AP, NC US (USW00013723), adjusted for the elevation of Oak Ridge.
Oak Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oak Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.9 inches (1,116 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oak Ridge is April–May and September–October. At 948 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 Oak Ridge
What is the hottest month in Oak Ridge?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Oak Ridge?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Oak Ridge?
About 43.9 inches (1,116 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Oak Ridge?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oak Ridge?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oak Ridge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Oak Ridge in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Oak Ridge?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:13 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Oak Ridge weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Oak Ridge.
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