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Shannon, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
87
Population
85/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
445
Violent Crime/100K
4,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shannon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8477°N, 79.1396°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").