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Fuquay-Varina, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
37,749
Population
1,945/sq mi density
$111,447
Median Income
$43,460 per capita
$410,600
Home Value
$574,492 Zillow
$1,646
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
952 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,447 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$410,600 home value, $1,646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fuquay-Varina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5951°N, 78.7766°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Fuquay-Varina has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.1").