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Belhaven, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Beaufort County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,421
Population
894/sq mi density
$33,958
Median Income
$21,549 per capita
$98,200
Home Value
$228,652 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $859/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Belhaven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5430°N, 76.6231°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Belhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (3.2").