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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.3°F (4.6°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C). January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 40.3°F (4.6°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frosty month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.7°F (5.4°C) and max 49.8°F (9.9°C). February's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C), subtly varied from January's 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C). During March, Southern Shores observes a subtle ascent to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) from February's 49.8°F (9.9°C) in the average high-temperature. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.3°F (12.4°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C). The coming of April brings a minor shift in Southern Shores's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from March's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Southern Shores, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C). May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Southern Shores, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.9°F (25.5°C) and min 72°F (22.2°C). June's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C) in May to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 82°F (27.8°C). July is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 82°F (27.8°C) and as low as 76.6°F (24.8°C). For July, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.5°F (27.5°C) and min 76.1°F (24.5°C). During August, Southern Shores records an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.5°F (27.5°C), marking a slight divergence from July's 82°F (27.8°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Southern Shores, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C). Southern Shores signifies an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September, closely mirroring the 81.5°F (27.5°C) of August. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Southern Shores, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.2°F (21.2°C) and min 63.9°F (17.7°C). A mild drop in Southern Shores's average high-temperature is observed in October, transitioning from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Southern Shores, is another mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C). Stepping into November, Southern Shores observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from October's agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Southern Shores, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 46.4°F (8°C). In Southern Shores, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with its high-temperature average of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C), is the coldest month.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Southern Shores. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through March and December are months with snowfall.

How much does it snow?

In Southern Shores, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the coldest ocean?

With an average ocean temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.

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 it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 14h and 36min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the hottest time of year?

Southern Shores's warmest month, July, registers temperatures that range from a high of 82°F (27.8°C) to a low of 76.6°F (24.8°C).

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

When is the ocean warmest?

With an average ocean temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Southern Shores, NC

Average temperature - Southern Shores, NC

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure
Southern Shores, NC

Average pressure - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed
Southern Shores, NC

Average wind speed - Southern Shores, NC

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity
Southern Shores, NC

Average humidity - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall - Southern Shores, NC

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall days - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall - Southern Shores, NC

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

Average snowfall days
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall days - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature
Southern Shores, NC

Average sea temperature - Southern Shores, NC

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Southern Shores, NC

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days
Southern Shores, NC

Average sunshine days - Southern Shores, NC

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index
Southern Shores, NC

Average UV index - Southern Shores, NC

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average visibility
Southern Shores, NC

Average visibility - Southern Shores, 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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