Sunset Beach, NC has a pleasant climate year-round. It is typically warm and temperate in the summer months with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter, temperatures rarely drop below freezing and it is relatively mild compared to other states in the US. The area also receives moderate amounts of precipitation each year, making it a great place for outdoor activities. It enjoys more sunny days than cloudy and the average humidity levels are low most of the year.
Sunset Beach (zip 28468), North Carolina gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sunset Beach (zip 28468) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Sunset Beach (zip 28468). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sunset Beach (zip 28468) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year