Ocean Dunes, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Ocean Dunes is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 1.9 miles N of Duck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27949.
Ocean Dunes at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27949
- Nearest town
- Duck (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1600, -75.7436
Weather in Ocean Dunes now
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Ocean Dunes weather by the hour
Ocean Dunes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ocean Dunes.
This week in Ocean Dunes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ocean Dunes
What is the weather usually like in Ocean Dunes?
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 Ocean Dunes: 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 Ocean Dunes.
Ocean Dunes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ocean Dunes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ocean Dunes?
Ocean Dunes 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 Ocean Dunes is May–June and September–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.
Webcams near Ocean Dunes
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 39.9 miles NW of Ocean Dunes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ocean Dunes.
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Map of Ocean Dunes, NC
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Other communities near Ocean Dunes
- George Town Sands0.1 mi SE
- Poteskeet Village0.1 mi N
- Sand Dollar Shores0.3 mi S
- Sea Hawk0.5 mi S
- The Tides0.5 mi SE
- Tuckahoe0.6 mi S
- Schooner Ridge0.6 mi NW
- Jay Crest0.6 mi S
- Saltaire0.8 mi NW
- Sandy Ridge1.4 mi NW
- Osprey1.9 mi NW
- Sea Ridge2.0 mi N
- Snow Geese South2.2 mi NW
- Snow Geese Dunes2.2 mi NW
- Shipswatch2.4 mi N
Questions about Ocean Dunes
Where is Ocean Dunes, NC?
Ocean Dunes is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 1.9 miles N of Duck.
What county is Ocean Dunes in?
Ocean Dunes is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Dunes, NC?
The ZIP code for Ocean Dunes is 27949.
What is the nearest town to Ocean Dunes?
Duck, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ocean Dunes?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 39.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ocean Dunes?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ocean Dunes?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Ocean Dunes?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ocean Dunes?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ocean Dunes?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ocean Dunes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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