Littleton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
446
Population
469/sq mi density
$29,792
Median Income
$30,613 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$329,287 Zillow
$397
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $397/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Littleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4343°N, 77.9110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Littleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").