River Hills, NC

Unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina

River Hills is a small unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina. It is 2.0 miles SE of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27879.

River Hills at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Pitt County
ZIP code
27879
Nearest town
Simpson (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.5889, -77.3111

Weather in River Hills now

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River Hills weather by the hour

River Hills weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Hills

What is the weather usually like in River Hills?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°53°33°Jan57°35°Feb64°41°Mar74°50°Apr80°59°May87°67°Jun90°71°Jul88°70°Aug83°64°Sep74°52°Oct64°41°Nov56°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.4"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr4.0"May4.4"Jun5.9"Jul6.0"Aug7.3"Sep3.6"Oct3.4"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENVILLE, NC US (USC00313638), adjusted for the elevation of River Hills.

River Hills weather month by month

January
53° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
February
57° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
64° 41°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
74° 50°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 67°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 71°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
88° 70°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
83° 64°F
7.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
74° 52°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
56° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in River Hills through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:20 PM10 h 4 min
February6:54 AM5:52 PM10 h 58 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:43 PM13 h 8 min
May6:02 AM8:08 PM14 h 5 min
June5:51 AM8:27 PM14 h 36 min
July6:03 AM8:26 PM14 h 22 min
August6:27 AM8:00 PM13 h 32 min
September6:50 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:14 AM6:35 PM11 h 20 min
November6:43 AM5:03 PM10 h 20 min
December7:10 AM4:58 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in River Hills?

River Hills has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit River Hills 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 River Hills

The closest live webcam is Washington › South-east, 14.6 miles E of River Hills.

Washington › South-eastWashington · 14.6 mi EOn Windy
Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing PierEmerald Isle · 66.0 mi SOn Windy
Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville PointBeaufort · 71.9 mi SEOn Windy
Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NBunknown · 75.5 mi NOn Windy
Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley Stunknown · 77.8 mi NEOn Windy
Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 83.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Hills.

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Questions about River Hills

Where is River Hills, NC?

River Hills is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina, 2.0 miles SE of Simpson.

What county is River Hills in?

River Hills is in Pitt County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of River Hills, NC?

The ZIP code for River Hills is 27879.

What is the nearest town to River Hills?

Simpson, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near River Hills?

Yes. The closest is Washington › South-east, 14.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in River Hills?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in River Hills?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in River Hills?

About 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in River Hills?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit River Hills?

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

What climate does River Hills have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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