Richlands, North Carolina Weather
Richlands, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Richlands, Onslow County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Richlands. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Richlands is published on the Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Richlands have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Richlands: MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA) 23 km · Duplin County Airport (KDPL) 41 km · Henderson Field (KACZ) 46 km · Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) 48 km · Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (KEWN) 50 km
Conditions reported at KOAJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Richlands specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Richlands and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| 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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
