Bessemer City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,508
Population
968/sq mi density
$48,784
Median Income
$26,546 per capita
$173,000
Home Value
$238,608 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,784 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $942/mo rent
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 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Bessemer City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.3").