February weather forecast
Morehead City, NC

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Morehead City, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.6°F (7°C) and max 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

February records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In the month of February, Morehead City records a consistent average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Morehead City is 75%.

Rainfall

In Morehead City, during February, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Morehead City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 61.3°F (16.3°C). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of February in Morehead City, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 5.7h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during February leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Morehead City in February?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Morehead City, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Morehead City?

The average relative humidity in February in Morehead City is 75%.

How many days does it rain in February in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, in February, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Morehead City?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Morehead City?

February is the last month it regularly snows in Morehead City. During 0.5 snowfall days, in February, Morehead City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What month is the ocean coldest in Morehead City?

The month with the coldest seawater in Morehead City is February, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the ocean temperature in February in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, the average seawater temperature in February is 61.3°F (16.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Morehead City have in February?

In February, the average day length in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 10h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Morehead City?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Morehead City, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Morehead City?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Morehead City, NC

Average temperature in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average high temperature in February: 56.1°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in February: 44.6°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).

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Average pressure in February
Morehead City, NC

Average pressure in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"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).

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Average wind speed in February
Morehead City, NC

Average wind speed in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average wind speed in February: 12.2mph

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).

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Average humidity in February
Morehead City, NC

Average humidity in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in February
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10 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).

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Average snowfall in February
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.28"

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").

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Average snowfall days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.5 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).

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Average sea temperature in February
Morehead City, NC

Average sea temperature in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sea temperature in February: 61.3°F

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).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Morehead City, NC

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

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 February: 5h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average sunshine days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

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Average UV index in February
Morehead City, NC

Average UV index in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average UV index in February: 4

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).

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Average cloud cover in February
Morehead City, NC

Average cloud cover in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

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).

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Average visibility in February
Morehead City, NC

Average visibility in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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).

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