Ocracoke, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Ocracoke weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ocracoke.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ocracoke
What is the weather usually like in Ocracoke?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 58.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,481 mm
- 1.7 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ocracoke: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCRACOKE, NC US (USC00316349), adjusted for the elevation of Ocracoke.
Ocracoke weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ocracoke through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ocracoke?
Ocracoke has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ocracoke 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 Ocracoke
What is the hottest month in Ocracoke?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ocracoke?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Ocracoke?
About 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ocracoke?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ocracoke?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ocracoke have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Ocracoke in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 50°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ocracoke?
Around 6:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ocracoke weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ocracoke.
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