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Atlantic, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
541
Population
588/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$33,132 per capita
$157,000
Home Value
$227,038 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
3,440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlantic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8813°N, 76.3433°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Atlantic has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (3.2").