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Peletier, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
779
Population
215/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$30,036 per capita
$151,400
Home Value
$376,441 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
194
Violent Crime/100K
1,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Peletier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Peletier has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (3.1").