Lake Royale, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,959
Population
455/sq mi density
$96,250
Median Income
$43,356 per capita
$263,000
Home Value
$242,501 Zillow
$1,144
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$263,000 home value, $1,144/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Royale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9649°N, 78.1922°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Lake Royale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").