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Beaufort, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,613
Population
899/sq mi density
$48,111
Median Income
$37,018 per capita
$319,700
Home Value
$420,136 Zillow
$862
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
3,440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,111 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$319,700 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaufort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7227°N, 76.6512°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 33 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in |
Beaufort has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (3.0").