Varnamtown, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Horry County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
792
Population
900/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$29,438 per capita
$277,900
Home Value
$318,275 Zillow
$1,068
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$277,900 home value, $1,068/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Varnamtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9458°N, 78.2327°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Varnamtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (3.5").