New Bern, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
31,563
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$56,893
Median Income
$38,594 per capita
$211,500
Home Value
$283,749 Zillow
$1,068
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
363
Violent Crime/100K
1,638 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,893 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Bern enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0959°N, 77.0705°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Craven County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
New Bern has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.2").