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Dare County
Dare County
North Carolina, United States

Waves

Waves is a locality in North Carolina, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 172 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now61°F
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population172
Local time16:52
35.57° N, 75.47° WElevation 3 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes27972, 27982
The year in Wavesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low73° / 60°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month71°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Waves at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month86°F

Average high in July

Coolest month39°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

143 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

85 mm of rain

Warmest sea80°F

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 41 km

Weather in Waves

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
61°F

Sunny · wind 25 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct67°56°
Tue27 Oct69°53°
Wed28 Oct70°60°
Thu29 Oct69°61°
Fri30 Oct69°56°
Sat31 Oct71°55°
Sun1 Nov69°60°
Mon2 Nov71°62°
Tue3 Nov72°63°
Wed4 Nov72°64°

When to go to Waves

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374055746954444756737251
High54°55°60°68°75°82°86°85°81°73°64°58°
Low39°40°45°53°61°70°74°73°70°60°50°44°
Rain (mm)11292107858812014317713610895105
Wet days121212111316222016111111
Sea57°55°56°61°68°75°79°80°77°71°65°61°

What's on in Waves

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Waves

All monuments

Nature around Waves

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Waves

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Waves

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

2797227982

Places near Waves

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Waves?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Waves.
What is the hottest month in Waves?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F and lows of 74°F.
What is the coldest month in Waves?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 54°F and lows of 39°F.
What is the rainiest month in Waves?
July is the wettest month with about 5.6 in of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Waves?
The sea is warmest in August at about 80°F and coolest in February at about 55°F.
What is the postal code of Waves?
Waves has 2 postal codes: 27972, 27982.