Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Manteo, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 266d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Manteo
Manteo, North Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 266 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snow
1.1"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Plus 1.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Manteo) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Manteo area.
How Manteo compares to every U.S. city
Manteo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Manteo
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Manteo, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 0.7" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 0.4" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 0.7"
7.6 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 0.4"
7.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
July 5.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 5.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
266 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,891
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,705
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Manteo's climate means for you
Manteo runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 266 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,891 heating and 1,705 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Manteo, NC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Manteo, North Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013766, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Manteo averages 46.5 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 266 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near December 6. As for energy demand, 2,891 heating degree days and 1,705 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Manteo scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Manteo, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Manteo, North Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Manteo get? ▼
Manteo receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Manteo? ▼
Manteo has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Manteo? ▼
Manteo has approximately 266 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Manteo? ▼
Manteo has 2,891 heating degree days and 1,705 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Manteo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013766 near Manteo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013766. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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