Atlantic Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,705
Population
716/sq mi density
$58,056
Median Income
$58,143 per capita
$466,400
Home Value
$543,327 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
776
Violent Crime/100K
3,738 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,056 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$466,400 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlantic Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7019°N, 76.7423°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Atlantic Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (3.3").