Calabash, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Horry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,397
Population
329/sq mi density
$60,048
Median Income
$34,549 per capita
$202,000
Home Value
$351,875 Zillow
$1,348
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,048 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$202,000 home value, $1,348/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Calabash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8926°N, 78.5573°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in |
Calabash has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.8").