Southern Pines, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
16,052
Population
874/sq mi density
$83,681
Median Income
$52,502 per capita
$416,300
Home Value
$458,384 Zillow
$1,215
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
369
Violent Crime/100K
2,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,681 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$416,300 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Southern Pines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 391 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1904°N, 79.3959°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Moore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Southern Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (3.0").