Salvo, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
219
Population
226/sq mi density
$64,940
Median Income
$47,068 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Salvo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5485°N, 75.4682°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 29 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in |
Salvo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.3").