Tusk, NC
Unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina
Tusk is a small unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is 1.3 miles S of Marshallberg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28553.
Tusk at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Carteret County
- ZIP code
- 28553
- Nearest town
- Marshallberg (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7442, -76.5189
Weather in Tusk now
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Tusk weather by the hour
Tusk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tusk.
This week in Tusk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tusk
What is the weather usually like in Tusk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 55.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,414 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tusk: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAUFORT MICHAEL J SMITH FLD, NC US (USW00093765), adjusted for the elevation of Tusk.
Tusk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tusk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tusk?
Tusk has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Tusk is April to June and 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 Tusk
The closest live webcam is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 6.8 miles W of Tusk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tusk.
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Map of Tusk, NC
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- Yucca Village2.7 mi NW
- Yucca Village2.7 mi NW
- Otway3.1 mi NW
- Straits3.2 mi W
- Williston3.2 mi N
- Straits Haven3.5 mi W
- Shell Landing subdivision6.3 mi W
- The Black Cat6.4 mi W
- Lenoxville6.6 mi W
- Steep Pines Fork7.5 mi W
- McDaniels subdivision7.5 mi W
- Stacy9.3 mi NE
- Cape Lookout9.6 mi S
- Masontown10.4 mi NE
Questions about Tusk
Where is Tusk, NC?
Tusk is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, 1.3 miles S of Marshallberg.
What county is Tusk in?
Tusk is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Tusk, NC?
The ZIP code for Tusk is 28553.
What is the nearest town to Tusk?
Marshallberg, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tusk?
Yes. The closest is Beaufort › South-east: Taylor Creek - Lenoxville Point, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tusk?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tusk?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Tusk?
About 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Tusk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tusk?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tusk have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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