Atlantic, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
541
Population
588/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$33,132 per capita
$157,000
Home Value
$232,217 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
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 | 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in |
Atlantic has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (3.6").