Morehead City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 56.4 °F (low) to 71.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.7 Inches. Morehead City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5 °F | 54.7 °F | 4.37 in. |
| February | 39.3 °F | 56.3 °F | 3.81 in. |
| March | 45.2 °F | 62.2 °F | 3.72 in. |
| April | 54.2 °F | 69.8 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 63.1 °F | 76.8 °F | 4.28 in. |
| June | 71.0 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.54 in. |
| July | 74.9 °F | 86.1 °F | 5.69 in. |
| August | 73.6 °F | 85.3 °F | 7.32 in. |
| September | 69.2 °F | 82.0 °F | 8.43 in. |
| October | 58.8 °F | 74.3 °F | 5.09 in. |
| November | 48.0 °F | 65.1 °F | 4.37 in. |
| December | 41.5 °F | 58.1 °F | 4.31 in. |
| Annual | 56.4 °F | 71.2 °F | 59.65 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |