Climate Morehead City - North Carolina
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 56 | 59 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 84 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 36 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 61 | 70 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.65 | 3.84 | 4.36 | 3.13 | 4.56 | 4.31 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 87 | 83 | 76 | 68 | 60 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 73 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 47 | 39 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 6.06 | 7.49 | 7.34 | 4.47 | 4.57 | 4.24 |
What is the average weather in Morehead City, North Carolina?
Morehead City experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cool winters. Rainfall is abundant and spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though summer often sees heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms. The area receives high annual precipitation.
Morehead City Climate Graph - North Carolina Climate Chart
Daily normals Morehead City - North Carolina - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 56.3 | 37.3 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 56.1 | 37.1 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 56.0 | 37.0 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 55.9 | 36.9 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 55.8 | 36.7 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 55.7 | 36.6 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 55.6 | 36.5 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 55.5 | 36.4 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 55.4 | 36.3 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 55.3 | 36.2 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 55.2 | 36.1 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 55.2 | 36.0 | 1.72 | 1.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 55.1 | 36.0 | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 14 Jan | 55.0 | 35.9 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 15 Jan | 55.0 | 35.9 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 16 Jan | 54.9 | 35.8 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 17 Jan | 54.9 | 35.8 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 18 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 19 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 20 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 21 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 22 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 23 Jan | 54.8 | 35.8 | 3.29 | 3.29 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 24 Jan | 54.8 | 35.9 | 3.44 | 3.44 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 25 Jan | 54.8 | 35.9 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 26 Jan | 54.9 | 36.0 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 27 Jan | 54.9 | 36.0 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 28 Jan | 54.9 | 36.1 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 29 Jan | 55.0 | 36.2 | 4.21 | 4.21 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
| 30 Jan | 55.0 | 36.3 | 4.36 | 4.36 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
| 31 Jan | 55.1 | 36.4 | 4.51 | 4.51 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
Weather history Morehead City - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 64.9 | 52.0 | 0.11 | - | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 64.0 | 55.9 | 0.08 | - | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 60.1 | 46.0 | 0.54 | - | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 64.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 70.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 73.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 75.9 | 69.1 | 0.74 | - | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 75.9 | 52.0 | 0.28 | - | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 68.0 | 53.1 | 0.60 | - | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 71.1 | 53.1 | 0.15 | - | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 75.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 77.0 | 52.0 | 0.33 | - | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 66.9 | 53.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 73.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 73.9 | 48.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 71.1 | 51.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 75.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 78.1 | 71.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 79.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 79.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 79.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 78.1 | 71.1 | 0.31 | - | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 78.1 | 70.0 | 0.96 | - | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 80.1 | 70.0 | 0.52 | - | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 78.1 | 73.0 | 0.15 | - | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 80.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 82.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 82.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 82.0 | 64.0 | 0.07 | - | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 78.1 | 69.1 | 0.00 | - | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 80.1 | 61.0 | 0.32 | - | 0.0 |
Past weather Morehead City
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 74.7 ºF | 56 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 62.2 ºF | 36 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 5.16 inch | 4.65 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 82.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 60.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 75.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 46.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Morehead City - North Carolina
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Carteret | |
| City | Morehead City | |
| Zip Code | 28516 | |
| Longitude | -76.66 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 34.73 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 7ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Morehead City - North Carolina
| Local Time | 02:40 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Morehead City - North Carolina
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Morehead City weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 73ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 55ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 59.02 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Morehead City
Longitude: -76.6606, Latitude: 34.7336
Average weather Morehead City, NC - 28516
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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