South River, NC
Unincorporated community in Pamlico County, North Carolina
South River is a small unincorporated community in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It is 6.8 miles NW of Oriental, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28516.
South River at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Pamlico County
- ZIP code
- 28516
- Nearest town
- Oriental (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.9586, -76.5972
Weather in South River now
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South River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South River.
This week in South River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South River
What is the weather usually like in South River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 55.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,414 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South River: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAUFORT MICHAEL J SMITH FLD, NC US (USW00093765), adjusted for the elevation of South River.
South River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South River?
South River has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit South River is April to June and 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 South River
The closest live webcam is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 17.3 miles S of South River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South River.
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Questions about South River
Where is South River, NC?
South River is an unincorporated community in Pamlico County, North Carolina, 6.8 miles NW of Oriental.
What county is South River in?
South River is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of South River, NC?
The ZIP code for South River is 28516.
What is the nearest town to South River?
Oriental, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near South River?
Yes. The closest is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 17.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South River?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in South River?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in South River?
About 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in South River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South River?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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