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Altamahaw, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
568
Population
418/sq mi density
$62,315
Median Income
$29,337 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$257,960 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
31
Violent Crime/100K
1,049 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,315 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamahaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Altamahaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.1").