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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 53.1°F (11.7°C). January, with an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a mild month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 44.6°F (7°C). Transitioning into February, Morehead City records an average high-temperature of a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C), almost identical to January's 53.1°F (11.7°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderate month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C). The onset of March notes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C), subtly shifted from February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C). April showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from March's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 67.1°F (19.5°C). As May arrives, Morehead City's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Morehead City, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 82°F (27.8°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C). Observing a slight rise in June, the average high-temperature shifts from May's warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a still moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Morehead City, North Carolina, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 77°F (25°C). Temperature records mark July as the warmest month, with highs averaging 84.7°F (29.3°C) and lows at 77°F (25°C). The heat index for July is appraised at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Morehead City, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 84°F (28.9°C) and min 76.6°F (24.8°C). The arrival of August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 84°F (28.9°C), bearing a close resemblance to July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 73°F (22.8°C). Morehead City notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September, displaying minor variation from August. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Morehead City, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.5°F (17.5°C) and max 72.7°F (22.6°C). The start of October involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another comfortable month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C). As October shifts into November, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Morehead City, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 48°F (8.9°C). The average high-temperature during December is a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Morehead City's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January and February.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

When is the ocean coldest?

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days in Morehead City is June, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What time of the year is the hottest?

Morehead City's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) to a low of 77°F (25°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What month is the ocean warmest?

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 83.1°F (28.4°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Morehead City, NC

Average temperature - Morehead City, NC

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure
Morehead City, NC

Average pressure - Morehead City, NC

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed
Morehead City, NC

Average wind speed - Morehead City, NC

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity
Morehead City, NC

Average humidity - Morehead City, NC

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

Average rainfall
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall - Morehead City, NC

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall days - Morehead City, NC

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall - Morehead City, NC

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall days - Morehead City, NC

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature
Morehead City, NC

Average sea temperature - Morehead City, NC

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Morehead City, NC

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Morehead City, NC

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Morehead City, NC

Average sunshine days - Morehead City, NC

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average visibility
Morehead City, NC

Average visibility - Morehead City, NC

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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