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Carolina Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,665
Population
2,720/sq mi density
$88,239
Median Income
$56,994 per capita
$487,800
Home Value
$592,506 Zillow
$1,544
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
451
Violent Crime/100K
2,905 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,239 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$487,800 home value, $1,544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carolina Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0419°N, 77.8998°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Carolina Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (3.0").