Oriental, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Oriental now

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Oriental weather by the hour

Oriental weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oriental.

This week in Oriental

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oriental

What is the weather usually like in Oriental?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°45°61°77°93°55°34°Jan58°35°Feb64°40°Mar72°49°Apr79°58°May85°66°Jun88°71°Jul87°69°Aug82°64°Sep74°52°Oct65°42°Nov58°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.5"Feb3.7"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May5.4"Jun6.8"Jul7.9"Aug7.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.9"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Oriental: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAYBORO 3 SW, NC US (USC00310576), adjusted for the elevation of Oriental.

Oriental weather month by month

January
55° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
58° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
64° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
72° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
85° 66°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 71°F
6.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
87° 69°F
7.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
82° 64°F
7.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
74° 52°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
65° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Oriental through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:19 PM10 h 6 min
February6:50 AM5:50 PM10 h 59 min
March7:15 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:40 PM13 h 7 min
May6:01 AM8:04 PM14 h 3 min
June5:50 AM8:23 PM14 h 33 min
July6:02 AM8:22 PM14 h 19 min
August6:25 AM7:56 PM13 h 31 min
September6:48 AM7:15 PM12 h 26 min
October7:11 AM6:33 PM11 h 21 min
November6:40 AM5:02 PM10 h 22 min
December7:06 AM4:57 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Oriental?

Oriental 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 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Oriental is April–May and September–October. At 10 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 Oriental

What is the hottest month in Oriental?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Oriental?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Oriental?

About 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Oriental?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Oriental?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Oriental have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Oriental in November?

Highs average 65°F and lows 42°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Oriental?

Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Oriental weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Oriental.

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