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Fayetteville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
209,692
Population
1,414/sq mi density
$56,395
Median Income
$31,467 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$222,766 Zillow
$1,179
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
875
Violent Crime/100K
3,526 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,395 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
875 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayetteville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 147.7 sq mi (382.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0828°N, 78.9735°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (3.0").