U.S. Open (rotation)
Pinehurst No. 2 Weather
By OverUnderWeather Research Desk
Pinehurst, NC · Elevation about 155 m (509 ft) · Usually played in June (U.S. Open years). Inland Sandhills course among longleaf pines; summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms matter more than steady wind.
Morning vs afternoon wind, next few days
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Past tournament rounds at this course
2 first- and second-round days from our data (2021 onwards), showing the field's average score and the average wind during each player's round. Wind is modelled hourly weather at the course, not an on-site reading.
Windiest rounds
| Year | Round | Avg wind | Gusts | Field avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R1 | 8.2 km/h | 20.4 km/h | 73.26 |
| 2024 | R2 | 3 km/h | 13 km/h | 72.9 |
Wettest rounds: 2024 R2 (0.2 mm, field avg 72.9).
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Frequently asked
How high is Pinehurst No. 2?
About 155 m (509 ft) at our course point, checked against two elevation maps (158 m and 152 m). At this height altitude has little effect on how far the ball flies.
When is U.S. Open (rotation) played?
Usually June (U.S. Open years). Check the official schedule for this year's dates.
Does the morning or afternoon wave get worse weather?
It changes every week. The table above shows this week's forecast gap between morning and afternoon wind at the course.