Temperature in North Carolina in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Carolina, the United States of America this October.

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Beech Mountain to 24°C (75°F) in Carolina Beach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Carolina Beach and 5°C (41°F) in Beech Mountain.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina, the United States of America in October?

Discover the typical October temperatures for the most popular locations of North Carolina on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Carolina temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Carolina, the United States of America in October?

Daytime temperatures in Charlotte typically peak at 23°C (73°F) in October, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in North Carolina, the United States of America in October?

Nighttime temperatures in Charlotte typically drop to around 10°C (50°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in North Carolina, the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Carolina Beach clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 24°C (75°F), and evenings that remain near 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in October in North Carolina, the United States of America?

The coldest city in October in North Carolina, the United States of America is Beech Mountain when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 15°C (59°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 5°C (41°F).

How much sun does North Carolina, the United States of America get in October?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 231 hours of sunshine in Charlotte. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in October?

The water temperature averages approximately 25°C (77°F) in Cape Hatteras this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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