Prospect, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
850
Population
216/sq mi density
$86,800
Home Value
$138,385 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7358°N, 79.2252°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").