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Greensboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Guilford County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
298,564
Population
2,223/sq mi density
$58,884
Median Income
$35,858 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$261,036 Zillow
$1,114
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
819
Violent Crime/100K
3,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,884 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $1,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
819 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Greensboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 131.8 sq mi (341.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0949°N, 79.8236°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Guilford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Greensboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.0").