Kinston, NC has a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid to high 80s with humidity levels reaching over 75%. There is also a decent amount of rainfall throughout the year with an average amount of precipitation being around 47 inches per year. The city experiences mild winters with temperatures averaging in the low 50s and very little snowfall each year. With its temperate climate, Kinston, NC is an ideal place for many outdoor activities.
Kinston, North Carolina gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kinston averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Kinston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kinston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year