About Kinston, NC

With a population of around 21,300, Kinston sits in North Carolina, United States. The city operates in the Eastern Time Zone.

Kinston has a humid continental climate. Average annual temperature is 63°F, with January lows around 35°F and July highs near 91°F. The city averages 52 inches of precipitation and 2 inches of snow per year. The wettest month is typically September; the driest is November.