Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
- Annual mean
- 20.1 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- September
Twelve-month representative-point averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight hours.
Detailed monthly climate profiles for Cape Hatteras National Seashore provide long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, and humidity based on 1991 to 2020 NASA POWER data. These values reflect climatological norms at a representative coordinate, enabling precise comparison of annual atmospheric rhythms. Explore the recorded variations in daylight, wind speed, and precipitation rates to understand the environmental patterns defining this protected landscape through the calendar year.

Long term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 °C0.3° to 19.4° | 3.5 mm/day | 80.6% | 7.2 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| February | 10.8 °C1.8° to 18.6° | 3.3 mm/day | 79.5% | 7.1 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| March | 12.7 °C3.8° to 19.4° | 3.4 mm/day | 78.9% | 7 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| April | 16.3 °C8.6° to 21.9° | 3.1 mm/day | 79.2% | 6.6 m/s | 12.9 hours |
| May | 20.4 °C14° to 25.7° | 3.3 mm/day | 80.5% | 5.8 m/s | 13.9 hours |
| June | 24.5 °C19.3° to 28.8° | 4.1 mm/day | 80.7% | 5.3 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| July | 26.7 °C23.4° to 30° | 4.8 mm/day | 80.6% | 5.3 m/s | 14.1 hours |
| August | 26.5 °C23° to 29.9° | 5.5 mm/day | 79.2% | 5.1 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| September | 24.4 °C19.4° to 28.2° | 5.5 mm/day | 78.8% | 5.7 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 20.2 °C12.4° to 25.8° | 3.6 mm/day | 76.5% | 5.8 m/s | 11.1 hours |
| November | 15.8 °C7.5° to 22.5° | 3.2 mm/day | 77.4% | 6.4 m/s | 10.1 hours |
| December | 12.7 °C3.8° to 20.6° | 3.4 mm/day | 79.8% | 6.8 m/s | 9.7 hours |
Comparing long term averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration across the year
Interactive climate map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Begin your exploration of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore geography with this MoriAtlas entry. Examine the expansive barrier island chain, understand its regional coastal context in North Carolina, and trace the protected boundaries of this significant maritime landscape.