Atlantic, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Atlantic, a community in Carteret County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
72°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 12 mph.
7-day forecast for Atlantic
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Sunny | 12 mph NE | 3% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NE | 14% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph E | 27% |
| Wednesday Night | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 7 mph SE | 18% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph S | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph S | 12% |
| Friday | 74°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 to 13 mph S | 60% |
| Friday Night | 62°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 13 mph W | 60% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph N | 39% |
| Saturday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph N | 10% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph NE | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NW | 14% |
| Monday | 64°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph NW | 17% |
| Monday Night | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph NW | 15% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Atlantic (34.881, -76.343). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Atlantic
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 30
Growing season
261 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Atlantic: nearby ZIP 28511 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Cedar Is, Nc (6.2 mi from Atlantic). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.