The most detailed information about the water temperature in Nags Head 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 Nags Head for a week.
Water temperature in Nags Head right now
data updated 42 minutes ago57°F
yesterday: 57°F
a week ago: 56°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Nags Head is 57.6°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 56°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 57°F. Water temperature range in Nags Head in April is from 48 to 68 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Nags Head will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 59°F.
Table of water temperature values in Nags Head
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 18 | 14.6°C | 14.5°C | |
| Apr 19 | 15.2°C | 15.0°C | |
| Apr 20 | 14.8°C | 15.0°C | |
| Apr 21 | 15.0°C | 15.3°C | |
| Apr 22 | 14.9°C | 15.0°C | |
| Apr 23 | 13.8°C | 14.8°C | |
| Apr 24 | 14.2°C | 14.8°C | |
| Apr 25 | 14.2°C | 16.0°C | |
| Apr 26 | 16.3°C | 14.5°C | |
| Apr 27 | 16.3°C | 14.5°C | |
| Apr 28 | 16.5°C | 14.6°C | |
| Apr 29 | 17.0°C | 15.1°C | |
| Apr 30 | 17.3°C | 15.4°C | |
| May 1 | 16.0°C | 14.2°C | |
| May 2 | 16.0°C | 14.2°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 Nags Head
Water temperature in Nags Head by month
Nags Head located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 35 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Nags Head there are 169 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Nags Head is 66°F, by the seasons: in winter 55°F, in spring 61°F, in summer 79°F, in autumn 71°F. Minimum water temperature (49°F) in Nags Head it happens in January, maximum (83°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Nags Head changes in each specific month:
Nags Head: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Manteo | 57°C | 7km |
| Fort Raleigh City | 58°C | 8km |
| Kill Devil Hills | 58°C | 9km |
| Wanchese | 57°C | 12km |
| Manns Harbor | 58°C | 15km |
| Kitty Hawk | 56°C | 15km |
| Point Harbor | 57°C | 21km |
| Southern Shores | 57°C | 23km |
| Harbinger | 58°C | 24km |
| Duck | 57°C | 29km |
| Stumpy Point | 58°C | 30km |
| Rodanthe | 57°C | 42km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Big Pine Key, its value is 80°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 57°F.
Water temperature data in Nags Head 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 8 kilometers. This is First Flight (FFA) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Nags Head: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Nags Head
11km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 23%
18km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 14%
28km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 0%
34km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 19%
35km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 92%
30km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 97%
28km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
26km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 98%
24km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 39%
25km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 16%
27km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 3%
24km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 0%
25km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 2%
23km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 2%
21km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 52%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 60%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 41%
22km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 35%
20km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 81%
18km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 88%
15km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 85%
12km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 92%
12km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 99%
11km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
7km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 94%
9km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 92%
9km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 35%
17km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 38%
17km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 9%
20km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 22%
22km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 83%
18km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 89%
18km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 100%
19km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 78%
14km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 25%
2km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 35%
15km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 20%
16km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 15%
