Ocean, NC
Unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina
Ocean is a small unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles SW of Bogue, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28594.
Ocean at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Carteret County
- ZIP code
- 28594
- Nearest town
- Bogue (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7117, -76.9917
Weather in Ocean now
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Ocean weather by the hour
Ocean weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ocean.
This week in Ocean
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ocean
What is the weather usually like in Ocean?
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 Ocean: 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 Ocean.
Ocean weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ocean 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 | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:49 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 | 4:59 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ocean?
Ocean 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 Ocean is April–May 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
The closest live webcam is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 4.3 miles SW of Ocean.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ocean.
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Map of Ocean, NC
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Other communities near Ocean
- Rollingwoood Acres subdivision2.7 mi NE
- Ocean Crest subdivision4.9 mi SW
- Sound of the Sea subdivision5.1 mi SW
- Queens Court subdivision5.1 mi SW
- Pebble Beach subdivision5.5 mi SW
- Salter Path6.2 mi E
- Point Emerald Villas subdivision6.6 mi SW
- Masontown9.1 mi NE
- Kuhns9.6 mi NW
- Wildwood9.7 mi E
- Union Point9.9 mi NE
- Stella10.0 mi NW
- Spooners Creek Harbor subdivision10.3 mi E
- Spooners Creek North subdivision10.6 mi E
- Spooners Creek East Harbor subdivision10.8 mi E
Questions about Ocean
Where is Ocean, NC?
Ocean is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles SW of Bogue.
What county is Ocean in?
Ocean is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean, NC?
The ZIP code for Ocean is 28594.
What is the nearest town to Ocean?
Bogue, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ocean?
Yes. The closest is Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ocean?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ocean?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Ocean?
About 60.6 inches (1,540 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ocean?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ocean?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ocean have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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