Butner, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Durham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,996
Population
580/sq mi density
$72,917
Median Income
$29,196 per capita
$225,600
Home Value
$267,826 Zillow
$1,195
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
257
Violent Crime/100K
1,287 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$225,600 home value, $1,195/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Butner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1343°N, 78.7407°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Durham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 46.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Butner has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.4").