Navassa, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,148
Population
161/sq mi density
$57,571
Median Income
$23,127 per capita
$196,300
Home Value
$286,468 Zillow
$1,305
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,571 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $1,305/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Navassa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2834°N, 78.0387°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brunswick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Navassa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").