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Plymouth, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
3,264
Population
810/sq mi density
$30,462
Median Income
$19,550 per capita
$83,900
Home Value
$99,475 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,088
Violent Crime/100K
4,088 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$30,462 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,088 violent crimes/100K (186% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Plymouth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8585°N, 76.7482°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeastern Regional (EDE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.8").