Severn, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
195
Population
193/sq mi density
$52,188
Median Income
$28,277 per capita
$122,900
Home Value
$107,483 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Severn 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5142°N, 77.1893°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Severn has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.8").