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Sunbury, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gates County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
264
Population
108/sq mi density
$51,094
Median Income
$21,848 per capita
$163,300
Home Value
$211,793 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
641
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
641 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunbury 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 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 | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4469°N, 76.6127°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gates County County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Sunbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").