The most detailed information about the water temperature in Cape Carteret in Atlantic Ocean (North Carolina, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Cape Carteret for a week.
Water temperature in Cape Carteret right now
data updated 45 minutes ago59°F
yesterday: 58°F
a week ago: 59°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Cape Carteret is 59.7°F. Water of this temperature is considered cold enough. Dipping or immersion in such water is possible only for a short time. Staying in such water for more than two hours can lead to loss of consciousness. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 53°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 62°F. Water temperature range in Cape Carteret in March is from 51 to 68 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Cape Carteret will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 60°F.
Table of water temperature values in Cape Carteret
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
Mar 21 | 15.2°C | 16.8°C | |
Mar 22 | 14.4°C | 16.8°C | |
Mar 23 | 14.9°C | 17.3°C | |
Mar 24 | 15.4°C | 17.3°C | |
Mar 25 | 14.9°C | 17.5°C | |
Mar 26 | 15.5°C | 17.8°C | |
Mar 27 | 14.9°C | 17.8°C | |
Mar 28 | 15.4°C | 17.5°C | |
Mar 29 | 17.5°C | 15.4°C | |
Mar 30 | 17.8°C | 15.7°C | |
Mar 31 | 17.5°C | 15.4°C | |
Apr 1 | 16.5°C | 14.5°C | |
Apr 2 | 16.8°C | 14.8°C | |
Apr 3 | 16.8°C | 14.8°C | |
Apr 4 | 16.5°C | 14.5°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Cape Carteret
Water temperature in Cape Carteret by month
Cape Carteret located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 34 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in April, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Cape Carteret there are 202 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Cape Carteret is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 62°F, in spring 66°F, in summer 80°F, in autumn 74°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Cape Carteret it happens in January, maximum (83°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Cape Carteret changes in each specific month:
Cape Carteret: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
Swansboro | 59°C | 5km |
Hammocks Beach | 60°C | 7km |
Emerald Isle | 60°C | 10km |
Broad Creek | 60°C | 12km |
Indian Beach | 59°C | 15km |
Pine Knoll Shores | 60°C | 23km |
Atlantic Beach | 60°C | 29km |
Morehead City | 60°C | 31km |
Neuse Forest | 59°C | 33km |
Beaufort | 60°C | 36km |
Minnesott Beach | 60°C | 39km |
North Topsail Beach | 58°C | 41km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lake Worth, its value is 76°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 29°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 53°F.
Water temperature data in Cape Carteret and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 43 kilometers. This is Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Cape Carteret: weather forecast
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