Shipswatch, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Shipswatch is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 0.5 miles S of Duck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27964.
Shipswatch at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27964
- Nearest town
- Duck (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1939, -75.7528
Weather in Shipswatch now
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Shipswatch weather by the hour
Shipswatch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shipswatch.
This week in Shipswatch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shipswatch
What is the weather usually like in Shipswatch?
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 Shipswatch: 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 Shipswatch.
Shipswatch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shipswatch 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 Shipswatch?
Shipswatch 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 Shipswatch 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 Shipswatch
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 37.8 miles NW of Shipswatch.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shipswatch.
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Map of Shipswatch, NC
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Other communities near Shipswatch
- Sea Ridge0.4 mi S
- Snow Geese South0.5 mi SW
- Snow Geese Dunes0.5 mi SW
- Osprey0.6 mi SW
- Wild Duck Dunes0.8 mi W
- Caffys Inlet Hamlet0.8 mi NW
- Gulls Flight1.0 mi NW
- Ocean Pines1.1 mi NW
- Sandy Ridge1.1 mi S
- Saltaire1.7 mi S
- Sanderling1.7 mi NW
- Schooner Ridge1.9 mi S
- Poteskeet Village2.3 mi S
- Ocean Dunes2.4 mi S
- George Town Sands2.5 mi S
Questions about Shipswatch
Where is Shipswatch, NC?
Shipswatch is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 0.5 miles S of Duck.
What county is Shipswatch in?
Shipswatch is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shipswatch, NC?
The ZIP code for Shipswatch is 27964.
What is the nearest town to Shipswatch?
Duck, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shipswatch?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 37.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shipswatch?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shipswatch?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Shipswatch?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shipswatch?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shipswatch?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shipswatch have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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