Ocracoke Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Thursday at 63° · coldest night Saturday at 47°
The short of it: Ocracoke weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 14 °C (57 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high 16 °C (61 °F), low 12 °C (53 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.3 mm (0.01 in). Notices: fresh wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.
OCRACOKE, Friday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 61° and falling to 53° after dark. That is 4° colder than Ocracoke usually sees in November, when highs average 65°. A strong wind drives in from the WNW at 24 mph, gusting to 24 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 63°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 47°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 49°.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ocracoke brings highs near 65°, lows of 49° and about 5.4 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 88°, January the coldest at 39°, and August the wettest with 7.6 in.. The best months to ride in are October and April.
The sun is up 10 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 0 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Mostly clear | 57° | 46° | 16 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 56° | 45° | 16 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 55° | 44° | 15 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 55° | 44° | 15 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 54° | 44° | 14 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Mostly clear | 53° | 44° | 13 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 53° | 44° | 13 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 53° | 45° | 12 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 54° | 46° | 11 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Mostly clear | 55° | 48° | 9 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Mostly clear | 56° | 50° | 8 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 57° | 50° | 8 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Partly cloudy | 58° | 52° | 7 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Partly cloudy | 59° | 52° | 7 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Partly cloudy | 60° | 52° | 8 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Overcast | 59° | 52° | 8 mph | 0.00 in. |
| 7 PM | Overcast | 58° | 51° | 8 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Partly cloudy | 57° | 50° | 8 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Partly cloudy | 56° | 50° | 8 mph | 0.00 in. |
| 10 PM | Mostly clear | 56° | 48° | 10 mph | 0.00 in. |
| 11 PM | Mostly clear | 55° | 45° | 13 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Mostly clear | 53° | 41° | 16 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Mostly clear | 52° | 40° | 16 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Partly cloudy | 51° | 38° | 17 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): overcast, high 61°, low 53°, 0.01 in. of rain, gusts to 24 mph. Sun up 6:36 AM, down 4:59 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): partly cloudy, high 55°, low 47°, dry, gusts to 27 mph. Sun up 6:37 AM, down 4:58 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Sunday (Nov 15): partly cloudy, high 56°, low 48°, dry, gusts to 23 mph. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 4:58 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Monday (Nov 16): partly cloudy, high 55°, low 51°, dry, gusts to 20 mph. Sun up 6:39 AM, down 4:57 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 58°, low 54°, dry, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 4:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): clear sky, high 61°, low 56°, dry, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 6:41 AM, down 4:56 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Thursday (Nov 19): mostly clear, high 63°, low 59°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:42 AM, down 4:55 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 53°61° | 0.01 in. | 24 mph | 10 h 23 min | |
| Saturday | 47°55° | dry | 27 mph | 10 h 21 min | |
| Sunday | 48°56° | dry | 23 mph | 10 h 20 min | |
| Monday | 51°55° | dry | 20 mph | 10 h 18 min | |
| Tuesday | 54°58° | dry | 17 mph | 10 h 16 min | |
| Wednesday | 56°61° | dry | 16 mph | 10 h 15 min | |
| Thursday | 59°63° | dry | 13 mph | 10 h 13 min |
Warmest: Thursday at 63°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 27 mph.