Oriental, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The months of June, July, and August typically experience high temperatures in the upper 80's to 90's with high levels of humidity. Winters are mild with average temperatures in the low to mid-50's during January and February. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, although summer brings more intense thunderstorms. Overall Oriental, NC has mild weather that makes it ideal for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.
Oriental, North Carolina gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Oriental averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Oriental. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Oriental gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year