Gaston, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greensville County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
864
Population
511/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$22,511 per capita
$76,300
Home Value
$94,462 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4952°N, 77.6464°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greensville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Gaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").