Sunset Beach, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
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What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 56.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,436 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHALLOTTE AG, NC US (USC00317813), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach 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 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Sunset Beach is April–May and September–October. At 10 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.
More about Sunset Beach
Weather in towns near Sunset Beach
- Calabash weather2.6 mi W
- Carolina Shores weather3.9 mi W
- Ocean Isle Beach weather4.1 mi E
- Little River weather7.7 mi W
- Shallotte weather9.2 mi NE
- Holden Beach weather10.8 mi E
- North Myrtle Beach weather12.2 mi SW
- Atlantic Beach weather13.5 mi SW
- Briarcliffe Acres weather15.6 mi SW
- Varnamtown weather16.2 mi E
Questions about the weather in Sunset Beach
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 45°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sunset Beach?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sunset Beach weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sunset Beach.
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