Morehead City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
9,696
Population
1,309/sq mi density
$53,718
Median Income
$40,605 per capita
$330,900
Home Value
$415,862 Zillow
$1,122
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,718 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$330,900 home value, $1,122/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Morehead City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7279°N, 76.7391°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carteret County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Morehead City has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (3.3").