Aurora, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Beaufort County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
620
Population
667/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$18,210 per capita
$97,000
Home Value
$137,601 Zillow
$563
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 19.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $563/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3029°N, 76.7893°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (3.1").