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Hatteras, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
381
Population
241/sq mi density
$48,980
Median Income
$21,347 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
2,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,980 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hatteras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2199°N, 75.6879°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in |
Hatteras has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.3").