Beaufort
is a small, coastal town that sits on the banks of the Newport River along the Atlantic seacoast. Located along North Carolina's gorgeous "Crystal Coast," the historic village of Beaufort is near the Outer Banks and the popular vacation destinations of Nags Head and Atlantic Beach. Beaufort has the distinction of being the third oldest town in North Carolina, founded in 1709. The town's Historic District was officially entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and one of its most interesting landmarks is the town's Old Burying Ground. Shaded by grand old oaks, it is one of the most picturesque cemeteries in the state. The town also made national headlines in 1997 when news of the wreckage of what is presumed to be Blackbeard's flagship, "Queen Anne's Revenge," was discovered in twenty feet of water - 2 miles from Beaufort Inlet. Beaufort is a friendly, relaxing town, where a great pastime is strolling on the downtown docks to watch the boats on their way up and down the Intracoastal Waterway. All sorts of outdoor activities are available in the area, such as swimming, shelling, boating, kayaking, hiking, biking and more. Nearby attractions include Fort Macon State Park, The North Carolina Maritime Museum, Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Beaufort holds a number of special events throughout the year, as well, including the Beaufort Music Festival in April and the Historic Tour of Homes in July.
Surrounding areas: Morehead City, North Carolina (3.6 mi), Atlantic Beach, North Carolina (4.5 mi), Harkers Island, North Carolina (6.2 mi), Crystal Coast, North Carolina (7.5 mi), Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina (7.7 mi), Indian Beach, North Carolina (13.0 mi), Emerald Isle, North Carolina (16.6 mi)
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Beaufort Vacation Rentals
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Beaufort Weather & Climate
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Latitude accounts for some climatic variations in the state of North Carolina, as do soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. The Gulf Stream has some direct effect on temperatures, as well, especially on the immediate coast. Coastal fronts are common during the winter months, and can push inland, bringing warmer than expected temperatures to the coastal areas. However, at times the cold Labrador Current passes between the Gulf Stream and the North Carolina coast, offsetting most of the general warming effect the Gulf Stream might otherwise have on coastal temperatures. The meeting of the two opposing currents sometimes provides a breeding ground for rough weather. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are lower than those even a few miles inland. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to North Carolina to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
35°F |
5.38 in. |
49°F |
| February |
59°F |
36°F |
4.03 in. |
46°F |
| March |
65°F |
43°F |
4.27 in. |
52°F |
| April |
72°F |
50°F |
2.94 in. |
59°F |
| May |
78°F |
59°F |
4.66 in. |
68°F |
| June |
84°F |
67°F |
4.04 in. |
73°F |
| July |
88°F |
72°F |
5.94 in. |
77°F |
| August |
88°F |
71°F |
7.55 in. |
80°F |
| September |
84°F |
66°F |
6.47 in. |
77°F |
| October |
76°F |
55°F |
4.36 in. |
70°F |
| November |
68°F |
46°F |
4.07 in. |
58°F |
| December |
60°F |
38°F |
4.54 in. |
55°F |
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Beaufort Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Craven County Regional airport (EWN) located about 32 miles northwest of Beaufort in New Bern, North Carolina, the Albert J Ellis airport (OAJ) located approximately 54 miles west of Beaufort in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) located roughly 68 miles northwest of Beaufort in Kinston, North Carolina, and finally the Pitt Greenville airport (PGV) located around 75 miles northwest of Beaufort in Greenville, North Carolina.
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Beaufort Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 84.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bogue Banks Country Club | Pine Knoll Shores | NC | 8.5 mi. | | | Links Golf Club | Havelock | NC | 17.0 mi. | | | Star Hill Golf & Country Club | Cape Carteret | NC | 22.6 mi. | | | Minnesott Golf & Country Club | Arapahoe | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Silver Creek Golf Club | Swansboro | NC | 25.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Macon State Park | | NC | 2.1 mi. | | | Hammocks Beach State Park | | NC | 27.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| North Carolina Maritime Museum | Beaufort | NC | | (History) | | | Aurora Fossil Musuem | Aurora | NC | 41.2 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 4.5 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 86.8 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Manteo | NC | 99.4 mi. | |
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