Sound Side, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Sound Side is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 0.7 miles SE of Nags Head, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27954.
Sound Side at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27954
- Nearest town
- Nags Head (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9517, -75.6319
Weather in Sound Side now
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Sound Side weather by the hour
Sound Side weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sound Side.
This week in Sound Side
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sound Side
What is the weather usually like in Sound Side?
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 Sound Side: 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 Sound Side.
Sound Side weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sound Side 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 | 6:44 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 Sound Side?
Sound Side 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 Sound Side 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 Sound Side
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 55.2 miles NW of Sound Side.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sound Side.
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Questions about Sound Side
Where is Sound Side, NC?
Sound Side is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 0.7 miles SE of Nags Head.
What county is Sound Side in?
Sound Side is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sound Side, NC?
The ZIP code for Sound Side is 27954.
What is the nearest town to Sound Side?
Nags Head, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sound Side?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 55.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sound Side?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sound Side?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sound Side?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sound Side?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sound Side?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sound Side have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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