Avon, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
364 Population 160/sq mi density
$292,400 Home Value $545,581 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Avon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates35.3367°N, 75.5121°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDare County County
Nearest AirportDare County Regional (MEO)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.2"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.92"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience99.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively 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 High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 119 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 17 km
2018 Florence Category 3 174 km
2017 Maria Category 1 239 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 52 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 45 km
2011 Irene Category 1 74 km
2010 Earl Category 2 152 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 71 km
2004 Alex Category 2 29 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 79 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 123 km
1999 Irene Category 2 66 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 132 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 62 km
1996 Fran Category 3 258 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 193 km
1995 Felix Category 1 237 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 183 km
1993 Emily Category 3 40 km
1991 Bob Category 3 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

90 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 17, 1952 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 26, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 15, 1999 EF2 97 km 0
Nov 10, 1990 EF2 16 km 0
Mar 31, 1987 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 17, 1986 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 28, 1982 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 31, 1978 EF2 78 km 1
May 27, 1974 EF2 83 km 0
May 27, 1960 EF2 54 km 0
May 20, 1952 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 13, 2018 EF1 97 km 0
Sep 13, 2018 EF1 71 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF1 70 km 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 29, 2011 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 26, 2011 EF1 97 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF1 89 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF1 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLAN ROAD (110,696 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 ALLAN ROAD 110,696 79 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 86 km
2011 PAINS BAY 40,218 47 km
2016 WHIPPING CREEK ROAD 12,512 48 km
2023 LAST RESORT 4,974 89 km
2009 2-2-1 ROANOKE MARSHES 4,953 61 km
2005 WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 4,867 88 km
2015 NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH 4,751 88 km
1986 UNNAMED 4,031 93 km
2007 TRAINING FIRE 3,843 98 km
2007 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 3,556 85 km
2024 HIGHWAY 12 3,502 94 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 78 km
2017 NCALR FY17 RX A 2.2 3,303 59 km
2003 ROANOKE MARSH 2 2 5 A 3,156 59 km
2006 ROANOKE MARSHES - 2.2.5 3,139 59 km
2022 NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 3,113 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,042 96 km
1999 LSR 2 5 6 2,629 39 km
2009 SW MASHOES 2,499 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Avon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (3.9").

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