Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newport/morehead City, NC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 60.6"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newport/morehead City
Newport/morehead City, North Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 60.6"
- annual precipitation
- 235 days
- frost-free days per 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 (17°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
60.6"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newport/morehead City) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Newport/morehead City area.
How Newport/morehead City compares to every U.S. city
Newport/morehead City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Newport/morehead City
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Newport/morehead City captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 9.6" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 7.8"
14.7 days with precipitation
September 9.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,785
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,712
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Newport/morehead City's climate means for you
Newport/morehead City runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,785 heating and 1,712 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: Newport/morehead City, NC
In Newport/morehead City, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00316096, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Newport/morehead City receives roughly 60.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 16. For energy use, 2,785 heating degree days and 1,712 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Newport/morehead City scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Newport/morehead City, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newport/morehead City, North Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Newport/morehead City get? ▼
Newport/morehead City receives 60.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newport/morehead City? ▼
Newport/morehead City has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Newport/morehead City? ▼
Newport/morehead City has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newport/morehead City? ▼
Newport/morehead City has 2,785 heating degree days and 1,712 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 Newport/morehead City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00316096 near Newport/morehead City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00316096. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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