Orleans, NC
Unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina
Orleans is a small unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is 5.8 miles S of Dellview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28021.
Orleans at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gaston County
- ZIP code
- 28021
- Nearest town
- Dellview (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4697, -81.4028
Weather in Orleans now
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Orleans weather by the hour
Orleans weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orleans.
This week in Orleans
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orleans
What is the weather usually like in Orleans?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,257 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orleans: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINCOLNTON 4 W, NC US (USC00314996), adjusted for the elevation of Orleans.
Orleans weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orleans through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Orleans?
Orleans 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 49.5 inches (1,257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orleans 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 Orleans
The closest live webcam is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 14.4 miles SE of Orleans.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orleans.
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Map of Orleans, NC
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- Wilsonville2.5 mi SE
- Reepsville4.1 mi NE
- Reepsville4.1 mi NE
- Hulls Crossroads4.1 mi NW
- Vale4.8 mi N
- Seagles Store4.9 mi N
- Cat Square4.9 mi N
- Bingham Bridge5.1 mi W
- Hidden Valley subdivision5.4 mi S
- White Pines subdivision5.5 mi S
- Rockdale6.0 mi W
- Baker Crossroads6.0 mi SW
- Wilson6.9 mi SW
- Roseland7.3 mi E
Questions about Orleans
Where is Orleans, NC?
Orleans is an unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina, 5.8 miles S of Dellview.
What county is Orleans in?
Orleans is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Orleans, NC?
The ZIP code for Orleans is 28021.
What is the nearest town to Orleans?
Dellview, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orleans?
Yes. The closest is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orleans?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Orleans?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Orleans?
About 49.5 inches (1,257 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Orleans?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orleans?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orleans have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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