Fayetteville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
209,692
Population
1,414/sq mi density
$56,395
Median Income
$31,467 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$224,044 Zillow
$1,179
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
686
Violent Crime/100K
3,146 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,395 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% 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 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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 | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").