Royal, NC
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina
Royal is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina. It is 6.5 miles NE of Louisburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27596.
Royal at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 27596
- Nearest town
- Louisburg (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0150, -78.3583
Weather in Royal now
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Royal weather by the hour
Royal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Royal.
This week in Royal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Royal
What is the weather usually like in Royal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 1.7 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Royal: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISBURG, NC US (USC00315123), adjusted for the elevation of Royal.
Royal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Royal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Royal?
Royal 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 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Royal 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 Royal
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 21.2 miles SW of Royal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Royal.
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Questions about Royal
Where is Royal, NC?
Royal is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina, 6.5 miles NE of Louisburg.
What county is Royal in?
Royal is in Franklin County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Royal, NC?
The ZIP code for Royal is 27596.
What is the nearest town to Royal?
Louisburg, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Royal?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 21.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Royal?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Royal?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Royal?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Royal?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Royal?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Royal have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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