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Garner, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
32,543
Population
1,649/sq mi density
$77,496
Median Income
$44,212 per capita
$320,300
Home Value
$379,647 Zillow
$1,452
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
3,456 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,496 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$320,300 home value, $1,452/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Garner 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 | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6936°N, 78.6149°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 16 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) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Garner has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.0").