Outer Banks Weather
The weather on the Outer Banks is traditionally mild year-round. The weather readings recorded below reflect the average temperatures, wind velocity (miles per hour), and precipitation (inches) for the past ten years on the Outer Banks.
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Current Weather Conditions From Around the Outer Banks:
Outer Banks Weather Averages
| Month | Air Temperature | Water Temperature | Wind Speed mph | Precipitation inches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38-52 | 49 | 14.9 | 4.8 |
| February | 38-53 | 46 | 15.0 | 4.6 |
| March | 43-58 | 52 | 14.0 | 2.9 |
| April | 51-66 | 58-60 | 15.2 | 3.1 |
| May | 60-74 | 68 | 13.0 | 3.8 |
| June | 68-80 | 72-75 | 13.2 | 4.5 |
| July | 72-84 | 76-79 | 12.8 | 6.3 |
| August | 72-83 | 76-79 | 12.8 | 6.3 |
| September | 68-79 | 75-78 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| October | 59-71 | 68-72 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| November | 49-63 | 58 | 13.9 | 3.5 |
| December | 40-55 | 55 | 13.9 | 3.5 |
| Temperatures expressed in degrees Fahrenheit |
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