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Nags Head: Gallery Row

North Carolina

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Nags Head: Gallery Row is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the Town of Nags Head. The nearest town is Kill Devil Hills, about 2.5 miles away. For comfortable beach weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from the nearby Manteo airport weather station put May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with summer peaking in the mid-80s. Within a few miles are the WB TR Historic Monument Trails, about 2.5 miles off, and the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and FR TR Freedmens Trail, roughly 5 to 6 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Nags Head: Gallery Row

North Carolina

Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Aug–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 48–72°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manteo Ap, NC weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan51° high36° low
  2. Feb52° high37° low
  3. Mar59° high43° low
  4. Apr68° high51° low
  5. May75° high60° low
  6. Jun82° high69° low
  7. Jul86° high73° low
  8. Aug84° high72° low
  9. Sep79° high69° low
  10. Oct71° high58° low
  11. Nov61° high48° low
  12. Dec55° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina · 2.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Nags Head: Gallery Row

Best months: March–June and August–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    51° / 36°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 37°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 43°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 51°

    7 wet

  5. May

    75° / 60°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 69°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 73°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 72°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 69°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 58°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 48°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    55° / 40°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manteo Ap, NC, 5.9 mi away at 13 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.