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Pittsboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,640
Population
521/sq mi density
$64,792
Median Income
$42,232 per capita
$342,800
Home Value
$541,258 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
596
Violent Crime/100K
1,881 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$342,800 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7278°N, 79.1689°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chatham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Pittsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").