Barbecue, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lee County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,933
Population
1,046/sq mi density
$80,380
Median Income
$28,401 per capita
$199,300
Home Value
$264,096 Zillow
$1,419
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,380 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,300 home value, $1,419/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Barbecue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3252°N, 79.0379°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Barbecue has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").