Belmont, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,140
Population
1,239/sq mi density
$86,442
Median Income
$53,621 per capita
$349,700
Home Value
$431,349 Zillow
$1,274
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
389
Violent Crime/100K
2,871 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,442 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$349,700 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2213°N, 81.0411°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Belmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").