North Topsail Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
699
Population
112/sq mi density
$106,818
Median Income
$76,475 per capita
$453,500
Home Value
$527,542 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,818 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$453,500 home value, $1,208/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
North Topsail Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4885°N, 77.4375°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
North Topsail Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (3.4").