Local weather forecast

Weather in Kinston, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 28501, 28504

Sunny
Now88°F

Sunny

High / Low98° / 73°
Rain chance8%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:01AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Jones, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny88°5% rain
1 PMSunny96°4% rain
2 PMSunny97°4% rain
3 PMSunny98°3% rain
4 PMSunny98°2% rain
5 PMSunny98°1% rain
6 PMSunny96°1% rain
7 PMSunny90°4% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby83°15% rain
9 PMClear81°7% rain
10 PMClear80°8% rain
11 PMClear79°8% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
98° 73°Sunny
Rain 8%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
93° 71°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
93° 73°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like99°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.02 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind9 mph WSW
Wind gusts10 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:27 AM
Sunset08:04 PM
Moonrise04:32 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 99°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

88°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 15%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Kinston weather today

Sunny and 88°F in Kinston, NC. Today's high is 98°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 10 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kinston

Sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 08:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 93°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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