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Climate in Beaufort, North Carolina

Downtown Beaufort NC.
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Beaufort, North Carolina, climate

Can mild winters and humid coastal summers fit your household?

The current rows show an 83°F average summer high, a 50°F average winter low, 79% humidity, eight comfortable months, 1,633 peak-sun hours, and modeled PM2.5 of 5.7 µg/m³. Overall Comfort is 4.3 out of 5, Summer Feel is 4.8, and Winter Feel is 4.7.

NASA rows show zero average days above 90°F and zero displayed freezing days, while NOAA normals show 6.5 days at or above 90°F and 28 freezing days. Do not combine the sources. July and August are toughest, and coastal storms, humidity, shade, cooling, air quality, and current conditions still matter.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Excellent

4.3 / 5

Average Summer High
83°F

Mild · 83°F

Days Above 90°F
0 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
50°F / 10°C

Excellent

Days Below Freezing
0 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
79%

Good

Comfortable Months
8 months

Good

Solar Exposure
1633 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Toughest Months
Aug, Jul
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.5 / 5

Beaufort in everyday life

Could Beaufort work for you?

What may work well

  • Mild winters, eight comfortable months, and high summer and winter comfort rows support a long outdoor season.
  • The coast, museum, parks, and reserve create outdoor and indoor choices.
  • Air quality is rated Excellent at 4.7 out of 5 with modeled PM2.5 of 5.7 µg/m³.

What to think about

  • Humidity, allergy levels, hurricane exposure, coastal flooding, and summer crowds need a property plan.
  • NASA and NOAA rows differ on hot and freezing days.
  • Historical and modeled data are planning anchors, not a property forecast.

Turn Beaufort weather into a home decision

  1. Inspect cooling and humidity

    Ask for summer bills, air conditioning, shade, ventilation, windows, mold prevention, power backup, and repairs.

  2. Walk the storm route

    Check drainage, crossings, parking, flood routes, shelter, hospital, pharmacy, groceries, and the return route.

  3. Follow current conditions

    Use current air, weather, and hurricane information, then keep hydration, medicines, cooling, and indoor alternatives ready.

  4. Compare two seasons

    Visit during a humid warm month and a cooler month so the household can judge shade, cooling, storms, light, energy, and access.

Questions retirees ask

Is Beaufort weather suitable for retirement?

The current rows show an 83°F average summer high, 50°F average winter low, 79% humidity, and eight comfortable months. Humidity, storms, shade, and the home's cooling decide the fit.

Which months look best?

March through June, September through December are listed as comfortable, while July and August are toughest. Visit in a warm and cooler season.

Why are NASA and NOAA different?

They use different periods and measures. Keep NASA catalog rows and NOAA station normals separate until definitions are reconciled.

What should the home provide?

Reliable cooling, shade, ventilation, damp control, storm shutters or protection, drainage, power resilience, insurance, and a dependable care route.

Beaufort offers mild winters and a long coastal season, but the right home must make humidity, storms, cooling, drainage, insurance, and care access manageable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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