Waves, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
147
Population
216/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5659°N, 75.4655°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in |
Waves has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.3").