Cape Carteret, NC Weather
Cape Carteret, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cape Carteret is 56.49 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 6.82 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Light Rain, 63°F | Humidity: 93% | Dewpoint: 61°F |
| Wind Speed: NE 6.9 MPH (6 KT) | Heat Index: 63°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.04 in. | Wind Chill: 63°F |
Weather Forecast
| Hi: 61°F | This afternoon: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. | |
| Lo: 49°F | ||
| Hi: 59°F | Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds. | |
| Lo: 49°F | ||
| Hi: 65°F | Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the middle 60s. Light and variable winds. | |
| Lo: 49°F | ||
| Hi: 69°F | Thanksgiving day: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. | |
| Lo: 41°F | ||
| Hi: 59°F | Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning...Then becoming sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. | |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
| Hi: 59°F | Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. | |
| Lo: 35°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:21 AM EST |
Sunrise: 6:49 AM EST |
| Sunset: 4:59 PM EST |
Civil Twilight: 5:26 PM EST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 56.9 | 60.5 | 67.4 | 75.7 | 81.7 | 87.3 | 90.4 | 88.8 | 84.7 | 76.3 | 68.8 | 60.0 | 74.9 |
| Mean °F | 45.6 | 48.2 | 54.3 | 61.9 | 69.3 | 76.0 | 80.1 | 78.9 | 74.0 | 63.7 | 56.0 | 48.0 | 63.0 |
| Min °F | 34.2 | 35.8 | 41.2 | 48.0 | 56.8 | 64.6 | 69.8 | 68.9 | 63.2 | 51.0 | 43.1 | 36.0 | 51.1 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 5.09 | 3.85 | 4.58 | 3.11 | 4.01 | 4.85 | 6.72 | 6.82 | 6.45 | 3.65 | 3.71 | 3.65 | 56.49 |

