Peletier, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
779
Population
215/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$30,036 per capita
$151,400
Home Value
$379,616 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $1,082/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Peletier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7284°N, 77.0713°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onslow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 24 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Peletier has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (3.4").