Rodanthe, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
306
Population
319/sq mi density
$34,066
Median Income
$31,488 per capita
$431,300
Home Value
$599,032 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,066 median income, 5.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$431,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rodanthe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5925°N, 75.4664°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in |
Rodanthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.3").