Kinston weather in June
In June, Kinston sees average daytime highs of 85°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 4.7 in of rain across 13.8 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 83°F in the first days to 87°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in June, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Kinston's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kinston's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 85°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 68°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.7 in
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 5:00 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Kinston is city in North Carolina, United States of America.
- Density
- 444/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1762
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 83°F in the first days to 87°F by the end.
A typical June day in Kinston reaches about 85°F in the afternoon and slips back to 68°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 78°F and 92°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 6°F warmer than May and about 3°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 65 |
| 2 | 83 | 65 |
| 3 | 83 | 65 |
| 4 | 83 | 66 |
| 5 | 84 | 66 |
| 6 | 84 | 66 |
| 7 | 84 | 66 |
| 8 | 84 | 67 |
| 9 | 84 | 67 |
| 10 | 85 | 67 |
| 11 | 85 | 67 |
| 12 | 85 | 67 |
| 13 | 85 | 68 |
| 14 | 85 | 68 |
| 15 | 85 | 68 |
| 16 | 86 | 68 |
| 17 | 86 | 69 |
| 18 | 86 | 69 |
| 19 | 86 | 69 |
| 20 | 86 | 69 |
| 21 | 86 | 69 |
| 22 | 87 | 70 |
| 23 | 87 | 70 |
| 24 | 87 | 70 |
| 25 | 87 | 70 |
| 26 | 87 | 70 |
| 27 | 87 | 70 |
| 28 | 87 | 71 |
| 29 | 88 | 71 |
| 30 | 88 | 71 |
How June really feels in Kinston
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 11 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kinston weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54° / 35° | 3.6 | 9.2 | 1 | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 57° / 37° | 3.1 | 9 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 64° / 43° | 3.6 | 10 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 72° / 52° | 3.2 | 8.7 | 0 | 12.9 | 7.0 |
| May | 79° / 60° | 3.8 | 10.5 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 85° / 68° | 4.7 | 13.8 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 88° / 72° | 5.5 | 17.3 | 0 | 14.1 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 87° / 71° | 5.7 | 14.8 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 82° / 65° | 5.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 73° / 54° | 3.7 | 7.7 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 64° / 44° | 3.4 | 7.9 | 0 | 10.1 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 57° / 38° | 3.6 | 9.1 | 0.2 | 9.7 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Kinston gets around 4.7 in of rain over 13.8 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the oppressive band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 71% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 16 | 0 |
| 2 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| 3 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| 4 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 36 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 36 | 23 | 0 |
| 6 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 36 | 24 | 0 |
| 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 35 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 35 | 27 | 0 |
| 9 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 35 | 29 | 0 |
| 10 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 30 | 0 |
| 11 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 32 | 0 |
| 12 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 13 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 35 | 0 |
| 14 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 33 | 36 | 0 |
| 15 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 33 | 38 | 1 |
| 16 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 39 | 1 |
| 17 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 41 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 42 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 44 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 45 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 47 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 48 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 49 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 51 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 52 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 53 | 2 |
| 27 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 56 | 2 |
| 28 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 58 | 2 |
| 29 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 60 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 61 | 2 |
Wind in June
Winds average 6 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:02 AM to 5:03 AM, and sunset from 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:14 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:14 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 5:01 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 5:01 | 7:16 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 5:01 | 7:16 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 5:01 | 7:17 |
| 7 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:17 |
| 8 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:18 |
| 9 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:18 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:19 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:20 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:20 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:21 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:22 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:23 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:23 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 5:00 | 7:23 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 5:01 | 7:23 |
| 24 | 14.4 | 5:01 | 7:24 |
| 25 | 14.4 | 5:01 | 7:24 |
| 26 | 14.4 | 5:01 | 7:24 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 5:02 | 7:24 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 5:02 | 7:24 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 5:02 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 5:03 | 7:24 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.09 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.09 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 6.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is June a good time to visit Kinston?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Kinston for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kinston in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Kinston sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 68°F. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Kinston in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kinston peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Kinston in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kinston is worst in June — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Kinston?
Kinston sits at 35.3°N, 77.6°W, 43 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Goldsboro, 25 mi away.
Topography around Kinston
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Kinston.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Kinston has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 128 ft around an average of 59 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 502 ft.
The land around Kinston is covered by trees (58%) within 2 miles, trees (55%) and cropland (31%) within 10 miles, and trees (65%) and cropland (23%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kinston (35.2627°, -77.5816°, elevation 43 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).