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Bessemer City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,508
Population
968/sq mi density
$48,784
Median Income
$26,546 per capita
$173,000
Home Value
$232,874 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
234
Violent Crime/100K
1,531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,784 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bessemer City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2843°N, 81.2829°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Bessemer City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").