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Southmont, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,293
Population
284/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$37,411 per capita
$273,300
Home Value
$265,816 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
442
Violent Crime/100K
3,393 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$273,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
442 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Southmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6504°N, 80.2760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Davidson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Southmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").