Climate and monthly weather forecastSunset Beach, NC
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C). January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a moderate month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C). February's onset brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C), showing a minute difference from January's 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C). Sunset Beach, North Carolina, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) with the onset of March, maintaining near parity with February's 57.4°F (14.1°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is an agreeable spring month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 70.2°F (21.2°C). The shift into April is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from March's enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 66.2°F (19°C) and max 77.5°F (25.3°C). The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Sunset Beach, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low of 72.9°F (22.7°C). Sunset Beach perceives a slight temperature ascent during June, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in May to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a hot summer month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.9°F (30.5°C) and min 75.9°F (24.4°C). Sunset Beach registers the highest average temperatures during the month of July, with peaks of 86.9°F (30.5°C) and lows of 75.9°F (24.4°C). July's average heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C). Sunset Beach's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still hot 86.2°F (30.1°C) from July's 86.9°F (30.5°C) in temperature. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Sunset Beach, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 82°F (27.8°C) and min 70.5°F (21.4°C). Sunset Beach's weather, upon September's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C), nearly identical to the prior month. Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and an average low of 60.8°F (16°C). In Sunset Beach, the beginning of October is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's warm 82°F (27.8°C) to a still moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also an enjoyable month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C). November's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from October's moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C). Sunset Beach's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C), a slight deviation from 63.5°F (17.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Sunset Beach experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
The month with the least rainfall in Sunset Beach is January, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 39.21" (996mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January and February.
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
In Sunset Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
In Sunset Beach, North Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.
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.
May, June, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.
With an average of 14h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
July is the month when Sunset Beach experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 86.9°F (30.5°C) and a low of 75.9°F (24.4°C).
With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Sunset Beach, NC
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).
Average pressure
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average pressure in January:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"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:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average wind speed in January:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.9mph - Average wind speed in August:
7.8mph - Average wind speed in September:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity
Sunset Beach, NC
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average rainfall in January:
1.5" - Average rainfall in February:
2.28" - Average rainfall in March:
2.17" - Average rainfall in April:
2.95" - Average rainfall in May:
3.39" - Average rainfall in June:
3.86"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.98" - Average rainfall in August:
6.1" - Average rainfall in September:
4.57" - Average rainfall in October:
2.64" - Average rainfall in November:
2.36" - Average rainfall in December:
3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average rainfall days in January:
10.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
13 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
19.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
22.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
21 days - Average rainfall days in September:
17.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
10.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
9.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall
Sunset Beach, NC
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average snowfall days in January:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0.3 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:
0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 12min - 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:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 6min - 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:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 6min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 48min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 54min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 24min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days
Sunset Beach, NC
- Average sunshine days in January:
18.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
7.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
5.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
6.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
9.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
17.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).
Average UV index
Sunset Beach, NC
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Sunset Beach, NC
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility
Sunset Beach, 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).
