Weather forecast for todayMorehead City, NC

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:25 am EDT

  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.89"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, there is widespread cloud cover, bringing a cooler and darker setting.
The temperature is a pleasant 69.8°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected 73.4°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 52°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.51"
  • Wind: 29mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:29 pm EDT
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On Saturday, in Morehead City, expect a mix of showers and gusty winds.
The likelihood of rainfall for today is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The maximum temperature will be a moderately hot 73.4°F, while the minimum predicted temperature is a crisp 51.8°F.
The maximum temperature is expected to match the regular October high of 72.7°F.
Sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 9 am 68°C.
Coldest period: 7 pm - 11 pm 54°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 pm 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphN 6°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 18mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Light Rain / Wind
Light Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 95%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 23mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 22mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 3mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 1 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 25mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 27mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 95%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 29mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 29mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 29mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers / Wind
Showers / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 27mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:29 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers / Wind
Showers / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 26mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers / Wind
Showers / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 25mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Showers / Wind
Showers / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 25mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 24mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 25mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Morehead City, primarily rain-soaked and occasionally dull weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 10 am to 9 pm. The most intense rain will be falling at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 53.6°F and the highest temperature of 68°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 68°F and a minimum of 46.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 9 am.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average high of 72.7°F in October. The expected low will be more consistent with what’s common in November than the current October average of 63.5°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:25:05 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 8:25 am EDT is 69.8°F.

Today, in Morehead City, windy and rainy weather will likely continue.

Moderate precipitation of 0.51" is expected. The possibility of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the highest temperature will be 73.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 51.8°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be noticeably lower than the average low of 63.5°F.

On Saturday, in Morehead City, sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm (EDT).

In Morehead City, the length of the day today will be 11h and 16min.