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Wake Forest, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
51,199
Population
2,575/sq mi density
$120,777
Median Income
$49,241 per capita
$435,000
Home Value
$507,778 Zillow
$1,458
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
852 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,777 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$435,000 home value, $1,458/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wake Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9644°N, 78.5133°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Wake Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (3.0").