What’s the climate like in Oak Island?
The current climate in Oak Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Oak Island in recent years was 36°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2014.
On average, Oak Island receives 2159 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Oak Island?
The best time to visit Oak Island for mild to warm weather is February up to July and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Oak Island.
Climate Table of Oak Island
The climate table of Oak Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 102 | 142 | 123 | 78 | 131 | 185 | 194 | 262 | 424 | 192 | 181 | 145 |
UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation: 2159 mm per year, averaging 180 mm per month
- Driest months: 78 mm in April, 102 mm in January and 123 mm in March
- Wettest months: 424 mm in September, 262 mm in August and 194 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Oak Island
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Oak Island, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Oak Island
This graph shows how much rainfall Oak Island, North Carolina, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Oak Island
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Oak Island, North Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Oak Island
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Oak Island, North Carolina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Oak Island
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Oak Island, North Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Oak Island by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oak Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.