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Kinston (NC), United States of America - Weather and Climate

Kinston, North Carolina, United States of America experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year. The city's weather can transition from very warm to cold periods. It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kinston is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kinston has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1338 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Kinston offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (161 mm) and October (77 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Kinston (NC)

Monday
31 Mar
Cloudy
Cloudy
22°C
0.8 mm
Tuesday
1 Apr
Fair
Fair
18°C
0 mm
Wednesday
2 Apr
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
23°C
0 mm

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The best time of year to visit Kinston in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kinston?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kinston?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kinston?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kinston?
    August tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kinston?
    October is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.

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