The Tides, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
The Tides is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles N of Duck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27949.
The Tides at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27949
- Nearest town
- Duck (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1528, -75.7397
Weather in The Tides now
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The Tides weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Tides.
This week in The Tides
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Tides
What is the weather usually like in The Tides?
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 The Tides: 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 The Tides.
The Tides weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Tides 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 | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 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 The Tides?
The Tides 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 The Tides 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 The Tides
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 40.4 miles NW of The Tides.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Tides.
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Map of The Tides, NC
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Other communities near The Tides
- Sand Dollar Shores0.2 mi NW
- Sea Hawk0.4 mi W
- Jay Crest0.4 mi W
- Tuckahoe0.4 mi W
- George Town Sands0.4 mi NW
- Ocean Dunes0.5 mi NW
- Poteskeet Village0.7 mi N
- Schooner Ridge1.1 mi NW
- Saltaire1.3 mi NW
- Sandy Ridge1.9 mi NW
- Osprey2.5 mi NW
- Sea Ridge2.5 mi N
- Snow Geese South2.8 mi NW
- Snow Geese Dunes2.8 mi NW
- Shipswatch2.9 mi N
Questions about The Tides
Where is The Tides, NC?
The Tides is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles N of Duck.
What county is The Tides in?
The Tides is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of The Tides, NC?
The ZIP code for The Tides is 27949.
What is the nearest town to The Tides?
Duck, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Tides?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 40.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Tides?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Tides?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in The Tides?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in The Tides?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Tides?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Tides have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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