Altamahaw, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
568
Population
418/sq mi density
$62,315
Median Income
$29,337 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$257,960 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,315 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamahaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1939°N, 79.5066°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alamance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in |
Altamahaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").