Climate and monthly weather forecastMorehead City, NC
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 53.1°F (11.7°C). January, with an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a mild month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 44.6°F (7°C). Transitioning into February, Morehead City records an average high-temperature of a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C), almost identical to January's 53.1°F (11.7°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderate month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C). The onset of March notes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C), subtly shifted from February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C). April showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from March's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 67.1°F (19.5°C). As May arrives, Morehead City's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Morehead City, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 82°F (27.8°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C). Observing a slight rise in June, the average high-temperature shifts from May's warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a still moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Morehead City, North Carolina, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 77°F (25°C). Temperature records mark July as the warmest month, with highs averaging 84.7°F (29.3°C) and lows at 77°F (25°C). The heat index for July is appraised at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Morehead City, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 84°F (28.9°C) and min 76.6°F (24.8°C). The arrival of August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 84°F (28.9°C), bearing a close resemblance to July. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 73°F (22.8°C). Morehead City notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September, displaying minor variation from August. Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Morehead City, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.5°F (17.5°C) and max 72.7°F (22.6°C). The start of October involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another comfortable month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C). As October shifts into November, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Morehead City, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 48°F (8.9°C). The average high-temperature during December is a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in December »Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Morehead City's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January and February.
Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.
January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).
The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
March through December are months without snowfall.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
The month with the longest days in Morehead City is June, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.
The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
Morehead City's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) to a low of 77°F (25°C).
The months with the highest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 83.1°F (28.4°C).
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Morehead City, NC
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure
Morehead City, NC
- Average pressure in January:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.97"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed
Morehead City, NC
- Average wind speed in January:
11.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
12.2mph - Average wind speed in March:
12.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in November:
11.2mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity
Morehead City, NC
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall in January:
0.87" - Average rainfall in February:
1.5" - Average rainfall in March:
1.22" - Average rainfall in April:
1.5" - Average rainfall in May:
1.89" - Average rainfall in June:
2.44"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.15" - Average rainfall in August:
3.43" - Average rainfall in September:
3.19" - Average rainfall in October:
1.46" - Average rainfall in November:
1.81" - Average rainfall in December:
1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall days in January:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
10 days - Average rainfall days in March:
12.7 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12 days - Average rainfall days in May:
14.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
20.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
21.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
16.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
12.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall
Morehead City, NC
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days
Morehead City, NC
- Average snowfall days in January:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature
Morehead City, NC
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Morehead City, NC
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 6min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 6min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 18min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in April:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 48min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 54min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Morehead City, NC
- Average sunshine days in January:
18 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
8.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
6.9 days - Average sunshine days in September:
10.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).
Average UV index
Morehead City, NC
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Morehead City, NC
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility
Morehead City, NC
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
