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Littleton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
446
Population
469/sq mi density
$29,792
Median Income
$30,613 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$270,648 Zillow
$397
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
583
Violent Crime/100K
6,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Littleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Littleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.1").