Topsail Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pender County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
444
Population
101/sq mi density
$90,833
Median Income
$72,143 per capita
$630,500
Home Value
$960,218 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$630,500 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Topsail Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3664°N, 77.6476°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pender County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Topsail Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").