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Waves, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
147
Population
216/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
2,986 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
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 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in |
Waves has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.3").