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Mesic, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
206 Population 200/sq mi density
$164,900 Home Value $158,376 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
251 Violent Crime/100K 1,694 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates35.2042°N, 76.6458°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPamlico County County
Nearest AirportCoastal Carolina Regional (EWN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 11, 2014.

Aug 6, 1994 4 km SSW of Bayboro, North Carolina M3.6 17 km
Feb 11, 2014 7 km NW of Hobucken, North Carolina M2.9 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 223 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 74 km
2018 Florence Category 3 123 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 81 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 56 km
2011 Irene Category 1 18 km
2010 Earl Category 2 237 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 84 km
2004 Alex Category 2 89 km
2004 Charley Category 1 245 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 25 km
1999 Irene Category 2 136 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 57 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 159 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 26 km
1996 Fran Category 3 157 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 90 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 188 km
1993 Emily Category 3 141 km
1991 Bob Category 3 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 3, 2020 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 25, 2014 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 4, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 1972 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 17, 1965 EF3 57 km 2
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Nov 24, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 95 km 1
Apr 25, 2014 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 7, 2014 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 26, 2013 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 26, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 66 km 0
Feb 18, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLAN ROAD (110,696 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 ALLAN ROAD 110,696 65 km
2008 EVANS ROAD 41,560 60 km
2011 PAINS BAY 40,218 91 km
1994 FISH DAY 21,772 47 km
2016 WHIPPING CREEK ROAD 12,512 82 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,807 59 km
2023 LAST RESORT 4,974 65 km
2005 WEST MARSH UNIT 3.3.1 4,867 39 km
2015 NCCDR FY15 RX WEST MARSH 4,751 39 km
1986 UNNAMED 4,031 39 km
2007 TRAINING FIRE 3,843 33 km
2007 3 4 1 RUMLEYS MARSH FY 07 3,556 42 km
2024 HIGHWAY 12 3,502 39 km
2006 BELL ISLAND CENTRAL UNIT 2 1 2 3,307 34 km
2022 NCCDR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 3,113 39 km
2009 CAROLINA BAY 3,056 57 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,042 30 km
1992 GREAT LAKE 2,843 56 km
2020 CRO BRIERY BRANCH C-5/6 RX 2,783 44 km
1999 LSR 2 5 6 2,629 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in

Mesic has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (3.2").

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