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Cape Carteret, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,598
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$75,313
Median Income
$40,184 per capita
$347,500
Home Value
$448,012 Zillow
$1,755
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$347,500 home value, $1,755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Carteret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6943°N, 77.0602°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Cape Carteret has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (3.1").