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Frisco
is located along the shore of the Pamlico Sound within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Along with Hatteras, it's one of only two villages located on the southern end of Hatteras Island. General Billy Mitchell, a famous Army Air Service officer, is honored with an airfield named for him at Frisco. He used this local airstrip to demonstrate his talents by bombing battleships off the coast on September 5, 1923. This exhibition was one of the major factors leading to the establishment of the modern United States Air Force. Frisco is more quiet and isolated than the other beachside communities further north, so it's perfect for those looking for a little more solitude. Neighboring Hatteras is a major center of commercial and sport fishing, and is the terminus for the ferry to Ocracoke Island. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is also located in Hatteras. The community of Frisco is home to the Native American Museum and Natural History Center, which houses Native American artifacts, historical and educational displays, live exhibits and a self-guided nature trail through a beautiful maritime forest. A shop with native crafts and antique collectibles is also on the museum premises. As part of the Outer Banks, Frisco offers spectacular recreational opportunities, everything from deep-sea fishing to golf. Nearby attractions include the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Pond and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Surrounding areas: Hatteras Village, North Carolina (3.6 mi), Avon, North Carolina (10.5 mi), Ocracoke, North Carolina (21.6 mi), Salvo, North Carolina (22.8 mi), Waves, North Carolina (24.6 mi), Rodanthe, North Carolina (26.4 mi)
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Frisco Vacation Rentals
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Frisco Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 58822 Hwy 2 & Marina Way | Hatteras, NC | 3.6 mi. | (252) 986-1110 | | Cape Hatteras Motel | | Buxton, NC | 5.3 mi. | (252) 995-5611 | | Cape Hatteras Motel | Hwy 12 | Buxton, NC | 5.3 mi. | (800) 995-0711 | | Comfort Inn Hatteras Island | Old Lighthouse Rd State Rd 12 | Buxton, NC | 5.3 mi. | (252) 995-6100 | | Lighthouse View Motel Inc. | 46677 Hwy 12 | Buxton, NC | 5.3 mi. | (252) 995-5680 | | Boyette House | Hwy NC 12 | Ocracoke, NC | 21.6 mi. | (252) 928-4261 | | Boyette House | | Ocracoke, NC | 21.6 mi. | (252) 928-4261 | | Ocracoke Harbor Inn | | Ocracoke, NC | 21.6 mi. | (252) 928-5731 | | Hatteras Island Resort | | Rodanthe, NC | 26.4 mi. | (252) 987-2345 |
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Frisco Weather & Climate
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The Gulf Stream has some direct effect on North Carolina temperatures, especially on the immediate coast. Though the Gulf Stream lies some 50 miles offshore, warm water eddies spin off from it and moderate the winter air temperatures along the Outer Banks. 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 |
53°F |
38°F |
5.84 in. |
49°F |
| February |
54°F |
39°F |
3.94 in. |
46°F |
| March |
60°F |
44°F |
4.95 in. |
52°F |
| April |
67°F |
51°F |
3.29 in. |
59°F |
| May |
74°F |
60°F |
3.92 in. |
68°F |
| June |
81°F |
68°F |
3.82 in. |
73°F |
| July |
85°F |
72°F |
4.95 in. |
77°F |
| August |
84°F |
72°F |
6.56 in. |
80°F |
| September |
81°F |
68°F |
5.68 in. |
77°F |
| October |
72°F |
58°F |
5.31 in. |
70°F |
| November |
64°F |
50°F |
4.93 in. |
58°F |
| December |
57°F |
42°F |
4.56 in. |
55°F |
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Frisco Map & Transportation
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Frisco Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dowdy's | Nags Head | NC | 49.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Water Rapids | Virginia Beach | VA | 113.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Cape Hatteras State Park | | NC | 5.6 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Manteo | NC | 46.6 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 73.0 mi. | | | Virginia Zoological Park | Norfolk | VA | 117.3 mi. | |
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