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Gastonia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
81,632
Population
1,519/sq mi density
$60,554
Median Income
$33,611 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$274,745 Zillow
$1,145
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
658
Violent Crime/100K
5,013 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,554 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
658 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gastonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 53.7 sq mi (139.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2490°N, 81.1848°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gaston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Gastonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").