Hatteras, NC weather

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

Weather in Hatteras now

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Hatteras weather by the hour

Hatteras weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Hatteras

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hatteras

What is the weather usually like in Hatteras?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°50°64°78°92°55°41°Jan57°42°Feb61°46°Mar69°54°Apr77°63°May84°71°Jun87°75°Jul87°74°Aug83°71°Sep75°61°Oct66°51°Nov59°45°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan4.3"Feb4.4"Mar3.9"Apr4.4"May4.4"Jun5.4"Jul6.7"Aug7.6"Sep5.6"Oct4.8"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Hatteras: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPE HATTERAS AP, NC US (USW00093729), adjusted for the elevation of Hatteras.

Hatteras weather month by month

January
55° 41°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
57° 42°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
61° 46°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
69° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
84° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 75°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 74°F
6.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
83° 71°F
7.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
75° 61°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
66° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 45°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Hatteras through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:15 PM10 h 6 min
February6:47 AM5:46 PM10 h 59 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:36 PM13 h 7 min
May5:57 AM8:01 PM14 h 4 min
June5:46 AM8:20 PM14 h 34 min
July5:58 AM8:19 PM14 h 20 min
August6:21 AM7:53 PM13 h 31 min
September6:44 AM7:11 PM12 h 26 min
October7:07 AM6:29 PM11 h 21 min
November6:36 AM4:58 PM10 h 21 min
December7:02 AM4:53 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Hatteras?

Hatteras 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 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 61.2 inches (1,555 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Hatteras 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.

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Questions about the weather in Hatteras

What is the hottest month in Hatteras?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Hatteras?

January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Hatteras?

About 61.2 inches (1,555 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Hatteras?

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

When is the best time to visit Hatteras?

April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Hatteras have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Hatteras in November?

Highs average 66°F and lows 51°F, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Hatteras?

Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Hatteras weather forecast come from?

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

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