Lowgap, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Galax city County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
226
Population
198/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$21,700 per capita
$706
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowgap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5250°N, 80.8712°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Galax city County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Lowgap has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.9").