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Rougemont, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Person County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
877
Population
139/sq mi density
$219,000
Home Value
$365,267 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
2,227 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rougemont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 527 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2134°N, 78.9109°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Person County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Rougemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").