Cape Lookout, NC
Unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina
Cape Lookout is a small unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is 5.9 miles N of Harkers Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28531.
Cape Lookout at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Carteret County
- ZIP code
- 28531
- Nearest town
- Harkers Island (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.6053, -76.5367
Weather in Cape Lookout now
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Cape Lookout weather by the hour
Cape Lookout weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Lookout.
This week in Cape Lookout
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Lookout
What is the weather usually like in Cape Lookout?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 55.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,414 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cape Lookout: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAUFORT MICHAEL J SMITH FLD, NC US (USW00093765), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Lookout.
Cape Lookout weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Lookout through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cape Lookout?
Cape Lookout has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Cape Lookout is April to June and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Cape Lookout
The closest live webcam is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 8.9 miles NW of Cape Lookout.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cape Lookout.
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Map of Cape Lookout, NC
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Other communities near Cape Lookout
- Straits8.8 mi N
- Lenoxville8.9 mi NW
- Straits Haven8.9 mi N
- The Black Cat9.0 mi NW
- Tusk9.6 mi N
- Steep Pines Fork10.4 mi NW
- Smyrna10.6 mi N
- Shell Landing subdivision11.0 mi NW
- Yucca Village11.3 mi N
- Yucca Village11.3 mi N
- Otway11.8 mi N
- McDaniels subdivision12.1 mi NW
- Williston12.8 mi N
- The Haystacks subdivision13.8 mi NW
- Sunrise Point subdivision14.4 mi NW
Questions about Cape Lookout
Where is Cape Lookout, NC?
Cape Lookout is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, 5.9 miles N of Harkers Island.
What county is Cape Lookout in?
Cape Lookout is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Lookout, NC?
The ZIP code for Cape Lookout is 28531.
What is the nearest town to Cape Lookout?
Harkers Island, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cape Lookout?
Yes. The closest is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 8.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cape Lookout?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Cape Lookout?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Cape Lookout?
About 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Cape Lookout?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cape Lookout?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cape Lookout have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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