The climate of North Carolina is mild and constant due in part to its geographical position. This makes River Dunes' location along the ICW, Pamlico Sound, and the Neuse River ideal. Two other climate modifiers are the Appalachian Mountain chain, which forms a shield from northwest winds, and the softening influence of the gulf stream, the current which sweeps along the North Carolina coast in the Atlantic Ocean. The warm gulf stream waters make this the perfect place for year round boating.

Ref.: Oriental, NC - 10 day Forecast