Whalebone, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Whalebone is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles NW of Nags Head, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27959.
Whalebone at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27959
- Nearest town
- Nags Head (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9133, -75.6000
Weather in Whalebone now
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Whalebone weather by the hour
Whalebone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whalebone.
This week in Whalebone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whalebone
What is the weather usually like in Whalebone?
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 Whalebone: 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 Whalebone.
Whalebone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whalebone 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 | 8:21 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 | 6:43 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 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whalebone?
Whalebone 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 Whalebone 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 Whalebone
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 58.4 miles NW of Whalebone.
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Questions about Whalebone
Where is Whalebone, NC?
Whalebone is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles NW of Nags Head.
What county is Whalebone in?
Whalebone is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Whalebone, NC?
The ZIP code for Whalebone is 27959.
What is the nearest town to Whalebone?
Nags Head, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whalebone?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 58.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whalebone?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Whalebone?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Whalebone?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Whalebone?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whalebone?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whalebone have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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