Fountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
317
Population
345/sq mi density
$120,600
Home Value
$165,611 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6721°N, 77.6317°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.2").