Gulf, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lee County County
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
185
Population
203/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gulf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5576°N, 79.2808°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in |
Gulf has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.0").