Nags Head, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Nags Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nags Head.
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What is the weather usually like in Nags Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,182 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nags Head: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANTEO AP, NC US (USW00013766), adjusted for the elevation of Nags Head.
Nags Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nags Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Nags Head?
Nags Head 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 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nags Head is May–June and September–October. 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 Nags Head
What is the hottest month in Nags Head?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Nags Head?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Nags Head?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Nags Head?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nags Head?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nags Head have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Nags Head in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 48°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nags Head?
Around 6:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nags Head weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nags Head.
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