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Speed, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Edgecombe County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
81
Population
270/sq mi density
$75,400
Home Value
$90,505 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
3,716 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Speed enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9685°N, 77.4445°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgecombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Speed has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.8").