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Bell Arthur, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
649
Population
349/sq mi density
$137,300
Home Value
$202,193 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
335
Violent Crime/100K
3,561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bell Arthur 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5912°N, 77.5127°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Bell Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").