Silver Lake, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,242
Population
2,527/sq mi density
$73,277
Median Income
$38,044 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$408,845 Zillow
$1,289
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,277 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $1,289/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1423°N, 77.9089°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Silver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (3.6").