Carolina Beach, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Carolina Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carolina Beach.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Carolina Beach

What is the weather usually like in Carolina Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°64°81°97°60°36°Jan63°38°Feb68°43°Mar76°51°Apr83°60°May89°69°Jun92°73°Jul91°71°Aug87°66°Sep79°55°Oct70°44°Nov63°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.3"Feb4.0"Mar3.1"Apr3.4"May4.0"Jun5.6"Jul6.8"Aug8.2"Sep5.4"Oct3.4"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Carolina Beach: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTHPORT 5 N, NC US (USC00318113), adjusted for the elevation of Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach weather month by month

January
60° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
63° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
68° 43°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
76° 51°F
3.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
83° 60°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 73°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 71°F
6.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
87° 66°F
8.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
79° 55°F
5.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Carolina Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:26 PM10 h 11 min
February6:54 AM5:56 PM11 h 2 min
March7:20 AM7:20 PM12 h 0 min
April6:38 AM7:44 PM13 h 5 min
May6:08 AM8:07 PM13 h 59 min
June5:58 AM8:25 PM14 h 27 min
July6:10 AM8:25 PM14 h 14 min
August6:32 AM8:00 PM13 h 27 min
September6:53 AM7:19 PM12 h 25 min
October7:15 AM6:38 PM11 h 23 min
November6:43 AM5:09 PM10 h 26 min
December7:08 AM5:05 PM9 h 56 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Carolina Beach?

Carolina Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Carolina Beach is April–May and October–November. At 3 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Carolina Beach

What is the hottest month in Carolina Beach?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Carolina Beach?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Carolina Beach?

About 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Carolina Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Carolina Beach?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Carolina Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Carolina Beach in November?

Highs average 70°F and lows 44°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Carolina Beach?

Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Carolina Beach weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carolina Beach.

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