Oriental, NC
Climate overview — based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals from BAYBORO 3 SW, NC US.
Year-round temperatures (°F)
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Climate summary
Oriental has an annual average temperature of 61.8°F with about 58.8 inches of precipitation per year and 1.1 inches of snow. The warmest month is July (average high 88.2°F), and the coldest is January (average low 34.0°F). August is typically the wettest month (7.85 in) and February the driest (3.53 in). Snow typically falls from December through January.
Pleasant months
2 / 12
avg high 65–80°F, low ≥ 50°F
Annual swing
34.8°F
warmest to coldest month
Best time to visit Oriental
Full guide →Monthly averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Avg Temp | Precipitation | Snow | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.3°F | 34.0°F | 44.6°F | 4.01 in | 0.8 in | 10 |
| February | 57.6°F | 34.9°F | 46.3°F | 3.53 in | 0.1 in | 10 |
| March | 63.9°F | 40.5°F | 52.2°F | 3.70 in | — | 9 |
| April | 71.9°F | 48.5°F | 60.2°F | 3.76 in | — | 8 |
| May | 79.0°F | 58.0°F | 68.5°F | 4.36 in | — | 9 |
| June | 85.0°F | 66.3°F | 75.7°F | 5.40 in | — | 11 |
| July | 88.2°F | 70.5°F | 79.4°F | 6.79 in | — | 13 |
| August | 86.9°F | 68.9°F | 77.9°F | 7.85 in | — | 12 |
| September | 82.2°F | 63.9°F | 73.1°F | 7.14 in | — | 10 |
| October | 74.2°F | 52.0°F | 63.1°F | 4.19 in | — | 7 |
| November | 64.9°F | 41.7°F | 53.3°F | 3.93 in | — | 8 |
| December | 58.4°F | 37.1°F | 47.7°F | 4.10 in | 0.2 in | 10 |
Climate twins of Oriental
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