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Duck, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Currituck County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
662
Population
274/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$83,840 per capita
$705,700
Home Value
$993,340 Zillow
$1,393
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$705,700 home value, $1,393/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Duck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1857°N, 75.7550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Currituck County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Duck has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.2").