The most detailed information about the water temperature in Morehead City 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 Morehead City for a week.
Water temperature in Morehead City right now
data updated 19 minutes ago64°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 62°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Morehead City is 64.0°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 58°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 68°F. Water temperature range in Morehead City in April is from 59 to 73 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Morehead City will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 63°F.
Table of water temperature values in Morehead City
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 19 | 17.4°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 20 | 17.8°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 21 | 18.0°C | 19.3°C | |
| Apr 22 | 18.0°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 23 | 17.8°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 24 | 18.2°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 25 | 18.0°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 26 | 17.8°C | 20.5°C | |
| Apr 27 | 20.5°C | 17.8°C | |
| Apr 28 | 20.8°C | 18.1°C | |
| Apr 29 | 20.8°C | 18.1°C | |
| Apr 30 | 20.8°C | 18.1°C | |
| May 1 | 20.0°C | 17.4°C | |
| May 2 | 19.8°C | 17.2°C | |
| May 3 | 20.3°C | 17.6°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 Morehead City
Water temperature in Morehead City by month
Morehead City 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 Morehead City there are 207 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Morehead City is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 62°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 74°F. Minimum water temperature (56°F) in Morehead City it happens in January, maximum (84°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Morehead City changes in each specific month:
Morehead City: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Atlantic Beach | 64°C | 3km |
| Beaufort | 63°C | 6km |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 63°C | 8km |
| Straits | 63°C  | 14km |
| Harkers Island | 64°C | 16km |
| Indian Beach | 64°C | 16km |
| Broad Creek | 63°C | 19km |
| Smyrna | 63°C | 19km |
| Marshallberg | 63°C | 19km |
| Emerald Isle | 63°C | 21km |
| Cape Lookout | 63°C | 22km |
| Davis | 63°C | 26km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Upper Sugarloaf Key, its value is 79°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 57°F.
Water temperature data in Morehead City 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 48 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.
Morehead City: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Morehead City
20km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 81%
16km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 53%
21km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 36%
23km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 3%
21km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 2%
25km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 21%
24km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 10%
19km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 2%
17km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 22%
17km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 72%
19km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 68%
12km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 31%
16km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 49%
15km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 93%
11km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 94%
11km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 100%
8km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 75%
7km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 70%
6km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 85%
9km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 62%
14km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 45%
15km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 1%
18km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 5%
18km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 4%
15km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 2%
14km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 0%
16km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 0%
20km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 3%
22km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 1%
21km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 1%
18km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 0%
21km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 0%
21km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 2%
21km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 28%
19km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 11%
