Briar Chapel, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
6,084
Population
2,911/sq mi density
$154,583
Median Income
$66,204 per capita
$508,300
Home Value
$422,372 Zillow
$2,941
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$154,583 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$508,300 home value, $2,941/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Briar Chapel 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 2.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,911/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8242°N, 79.1168°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chatham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Briar Chapel 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 September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").