Parmele, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
288
Population
248/sq mi density
$28,971
Median Income
$33,700 per capita
$81,900
Home Value
$100,884 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$28,971 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Parmele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8181°N, 77.3143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Parmele has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").