Whispering Pines, North Carolina
Whispering Pines is a village of 5,211 people in Moore County, North Carolina.
Why visit Whispering Pines
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Daniel Blue House, Lakeview Historic District, Thagard Lake Park and The Woods Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Whispering Pines
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whispering Pines
Whispering Pines is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,987 at the 2020 census, up from 2,928 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Whispering Pines, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Daniel Blue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Lakeview Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Moore County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Thagard Lake Park
Park · 1.2 mi
12 South Lakeshore Drive, Whispering Pines
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
NO.1 China
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
444 Mill Creek Road, Carthage
Mo-Th 11:00-21:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:45
Whispering Pies Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
334 Mill Creek Road, Carthage
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Moore Montessori Community School
School · 5.5 mi
255 S. May Street, Southern Pines
Southern Pines Elementary
School · 5.4 mi
115 South Carlisle Street, Southern Pines
Healthcare2
Map of Whispering Pines
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage Wtp (6 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
Moore County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moore County Airport (SOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Southern Pines 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Vass 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Carthage 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Pinehurst 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Pinebluff 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Seven Lakes 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Robbins 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Spout Springs 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Sanford 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Raeford 20 mi southeast, about 32 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
- Paul T Holden, Whamco, Inc., CC BY-SA 4.0
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