Lumberton, North Carolina Weather
Lumberton, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Lumberton, Robeson County.
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About Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton rests within a landscape defined by the slow, wide sweep of the Lumbee River, its banks a soft green against the flat, fertile terrain of the southeastern coastal plain. It lies 30.9 miles south-south-west of Fayetteville, NC (from Fayetteville, NC: bearing 194°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Barker Ten Mile. The air here often carries the humid breath of nearby swamps and the faint, sweet scent of pine, a constant reminder of the forests that once dominated this region and gave Lumberton its name. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the mature oaks and magnars lining the streets, casting long, almost liquid shadows that pool on the sidewalks. The town itself unfolds in a series of broad avenues and quieter residential streets, punctuated by the occasional splash of color from blooming azaleas or the weathered grey of historic wooden homes. The economic pulse of Lumberton has long been tied to the rich resources of the surrounding countryside, from the timber that fueled its early growth to the agricultural bounty of cotton, tobacco, and corn that continues to shape its identity. The Lumbee people, the largest federally recognized Native American tribe east of the Mississippi River, have deep historical roots in this area, their presence a significant thread in the town's cultural fabric. While industry has shifted over the decades, the legacy of mills and manufacturing can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered change. The nearby Carolina Civic Center, a hub for arts and culture, offers a glimpse into the region's creative endeavors, hosting performances and events that draw from both local talent and national acts.
Live animated radar for Lumberton and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.61822°N, 79.008642°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28358, 28359, 28360 |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lumberton, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lumberton, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lumberton includes coordinates 34.618220°N, 79.008642°W, situated in Robeson County. ZIP code 28358, 28359, 28360. Telephone area code: 704, 980. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
