Oberlin, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Oberlin is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 2.4 miles N of Raleigh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27605.
Oberlin at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27605, 27608
- Nearest town
- Raleigh (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7986, -78.6533
Weather in Oberlin now
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Oberlin weather by the hour
Oberlin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oberlin.
This week in Oberlin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oberlin
What is the weather usually like in Oberlin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oberlin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RALEIGH STATE UNIV, NC US (USC00317079), adjusted for the elevation of Oberlin.
Oberlin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oberlin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oberlin?
Oberlin 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 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oberlin 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 Oberlin
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 1.5 miles SE of Oberlin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oberlin.
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Other communities near Oberlin
- Whitaker Park subdivision0.6 mi SE
- West Raleigh1.0 mi SW
- Georgetown subdivision1.1 mi NE
- Budleigh subdivision1.3 mi NW
- Anderson Heights subdivision1.4 mi N
- Boylan Heights subdivision1.6 mi S
- Ridgewood subdivision1.8 mi W
- Drewry Hills subdivision2.0 mi NE
- Williamsborough subdivision2.1 mi N
- Walnut Terrace subdivision2.2 mi S
- Method2.2 mi W
- Westchester subdivision2.3 mi NW
- Washington Square subdivision2.3 mi E
- Woodcrest subdivision2.3 mi E
- Hinton subdivision2.4 mi SW
Questions about Oberlin
Where is Oberlin, NC?
Oberlin is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 2.4 miles N of Raleigh.
What county is Oberlin in?
Oberlin is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Oberlin, NC?
The ZIP code for Oberlin is 27605.
What is the nearest town to Oberlin?
Raleigh, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oberlin?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oberlin?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Oberlin?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Oberlin?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Oberlin?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oberlin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oberlin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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