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Ocracoke, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
82/sq mi density
$472,200
Home Value
$518,337 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
39.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
3,440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocracoke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0732°N, 75.9985°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 59 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in |
Ocracoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.3").