Emerald Isle, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerald Isle.
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What is the weather usually like in Emerald Isle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 60.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,540 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerald Isle: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY WFO, NC US (USC00316096), adjusted for the elevation of Emerald Isle.
Emerald Isle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerald Isle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Emerald Isle?
Emerald Isle has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 60.6 inches (1,540 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Emerald Isle is April–May and September–October. At 10 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 Emerald Isle
What is the hottest month in Emerald Isle?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerald Isle?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Emerald Isle?
About 60.6 inches (1,540 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Emerald Isle?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Emerald Isle?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerald Isle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Emerald Isle in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 43°F, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Emerald Isle?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:04 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Emerald Isle weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Emerald Isle.
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