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Nags Head, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,164
Population
478/sq mi density
$87,619
Median Income
$56,595 per capita
$451,100
Home Value
$704,645 Zillow
$1,005
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
607
Violent Crime/100K
3,611 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,619 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$451,100 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nags Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9475°N, 75.6257°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Nags Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.3").