Harrellsville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gates County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
180
Population
621/sq mi density
$68,558
Median Income
$31,149 per capita
$159,400
Home Value
$210,199 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,558 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrellsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3017°N, 76.7918°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gates County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Harrellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.8").