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Severn, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
2,607 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Severn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Severn has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.0").