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Washington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,754
Population
1,191/sq mi density
$41,723
Median Income
$32,072 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$238,071 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
748
Violent Crime/100K
3,759 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,723 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5580°N, 77.0542°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (3.0").