Morehead City, 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 Morehead City.
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What is the weather usually like in Morehead City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 61.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,554 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Morehead City: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOREHEAD CITY 2 WNW, NC US (USC00315830), adjusted for the elevation of Morehead City.
Morehead City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Morehead City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:05 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 Morehead City?
Morehead City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Morehead City is April to June and October. At 16 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 Morehead City
What is the hottest month in Morehead City?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Morehead City?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Morehead City?
About 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Morehead City?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Morehead City?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Morehead City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Morehead City in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 46°F, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Morehead City?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:03 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Morehead City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Morehead City.
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