Princeton, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Princeton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Princeton.
This week in Princeton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Princeton
What is the weather usually like in Princeton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Princeton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GOLDSBORO AG 1 N, NC US (USC00313503), adjusted for the elevation of Princeton.
Princeton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Princeton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Princeton?
Princeton 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Princeton is April–May and September–October. At 151 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 Princeton
What is the hottest month in Princeton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Princeton?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Princeton?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Princeton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Princeton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Princeton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Princeton in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Princeton?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:07 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Princeton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Princeton.
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