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Lake Royale, North Carolina
Lake Royale is a community of 3,168 people in Franklin County, North Carolina.
Why visit Lake Royale
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks in and around town.
Highlights include Andrews-Moore House and Dr. Hassell Brantley House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Lake Royale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Royale
Lake Royale is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,392 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Royale, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Andrews-Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Dr. Hassell Brantley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Spring Hope Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Valentine-Wilder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic home located at Spring Hope, Nash County, North Carolina
Churches and places of worship5
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Lake Royale
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Louisburg Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Rolesville 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Wendell 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Wake Forest 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Franklinton 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Dortches 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Rocky Mount 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Wilson 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Knightdale 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Archer Lodge 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Raleigh 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AM Front, James McGlothlin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heron in Flight (7255196150), Tom Long from Oak Island, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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