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Water temperature in Atlantic Beach (NC) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Atlantic Beach in May? Average water temperature in Atlantic Beach in May is 70.9°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Atlantic Beach in May is 78.6°F, and the coldest is 64°F. Average high air temperature in Atlantic Beach in May is 76°F, and average low temperature is 62°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Atlantic Beach

Changes water temperature in Atlantic Beach in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Atlantic Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Atlantic Beach, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 168.4°F68.2°F64°F72.3°F
May 268°F69.6°F64°F72.5°F
May 368.9°F70.2°F64.9°F72.3°F
May 470.9°F70°F65.3°F72.5°F
May 570.3°F71.1°F65.5°F72.3°F
May 670.9°F70.5°F65.5°F72°F
May 770.5°F72.1°F65.8°F72.1°F
May 871.6°F72.3°F66.4°F72.3°F
May 972.7°F72°F66°F72.7°F
May 1071.4°F71.1°F66.2°F72.5°F
May 1171.8°F71.4°F66.7°F73.2°F
May 1271.8°F71.1°F66.6°F73.4°F
May 1372.3°F70.3°F66.4°F73.9°F
May 1471.6°F70.2°F66.6°F73.2°F
May 1572.5°F71.1°F66.9°F73.2°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1672.7°F71.1°F66.9°F72.9°F
May 1774.1°F71.8°F67.5°F74.1°F
May 1874.1°F72.1°F68.5°F74.1°F
May 1973.9°F70°F68°F74.5°F
May 2073.8°F70.5°F67.8°F74.3°F
May 2175°F70.5°F69.1°F75°F
May 2274.1°F70.7°F69.4°F75.6°F
May 2374.5°F70.3°F69.6°F77.2°F
May 2474.1°F72.1°F70°F75.4°F
May 2573.9°F73°F70.3°F75.7°F
May 2673.9°F73°F70.2°F75.7°F
May 2773.8°F74.5°F70.5°F76.8°F
May 2875°F75.6°F69.6°F78.3°F
May 2972.3°F76.5°F68.9°F77.7°F
May 3075.6°F75.7°F69.8°F78.6°F
May 3174.1°F75.7°F69.3°F78.6°F
Atlantic Beach water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Atlantic Beach in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
70.3°F72.9°F70.9°F73.4°F69.4°F
20212022202320242025
69.4°F71.2°F69.4°F71.8°F72.5°F

Atlantic Beach sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Atlantic Beach in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Atlantic Beach in May

Weather and climate in Atlantic Beach in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Atlantic Beach in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature76°F
  • Average LOW temperature62°F
  • Average rainfall102mm/4''

Atlantic Beach water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Indian Beach70.7°F63.9°F77.7°F
Cape Lookout71.1°F64.4°F78.4°F
Minnesott Beach72°F62.1°F82.2°F
Davis71.1°F65.1°F78.6°F
Hammocks Beach70.7°F63.3°F78.6°F
Oriental72°F63.5°F81.1°F
Fairfield Harbour71.8°F63.7°F82.6°F
New Bern71.8°F63.7°F82.4°F
Cedar Island71.4°F64°F79.2°F
Onslow Beach70.7°F63°F78.4°F

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