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Saxapahaw, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,501
Population
289/sq mi density
$63,281
Median Income
$29,611 per capita
$179,300
Home Value
$357,436 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
475
Violent Crime/100K
4,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,281 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,300 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxapahaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 488 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9608°N, 79.3162°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chatham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Saxapahaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").