Richlands, North Carolina Weather
Richlands, 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 for Richlands, Onslow County.
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About Richlands, North Carolina
Richlands unfolds across a landscape of subtle undulations, where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, settles like a warm blanket. It lies 12.0 miles north-north-west of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 327°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-west of Half Moon. The terrain here, not dramatic but deeply rooted, speaks of slow growth and patient cultivation, with the Neusi River tracing a languid path nearby, its waters reflecting the broad, often overcast sky. Fields, some fallow and others yielding their crops, stretch towards the horizon, bordered by stands of mature oak and gum trees that offer a deep, verdant contrast. Even in the midday sun, there's a softness to the light, a diffused glow that softens edges and lends a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and modest homes that dot the countryside. The rhythm of Richlands is one of quiet persistence, a gentle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The history of Richlands is inextricably linked to the fertile soils and navigable waterways that have sustained it for generations. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich alluvial plains, the town's economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with tobacco and cotton once dominating the landscape, now giving way to a more diverse array of crops and a burgeoning interest in aquaculture. The legacy of its agricultural past is evident in the enduring farmsteads and the close-knit relationships forged through shared labor and harvest. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Richlands has quietly contributed to the broader fabric of the region, its people carrying forward a tradition of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. The presence of the nearby military installations casts a subtle but significant influence, bringing a transient population that adds a distinct layer to the established cultural character of Richlands.
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| Location | Richlands, Onslow County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.89933°N, 77.546634°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28740, 28574 |
| Area Code | 828, 910 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Richlands, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richlands, 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 Richlands includes coordinates 34.899330°N, 77.546634°W, situated in Onslow County. ZIP code 28740, 28574. Telephone area code: 828, 910. 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.
