Westport, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,079
Population
1,384/sq mi density
$132,206
Median Income
$63,460 per capita
$537,800
Home Value
$545,692 Zillow
$2,197
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$132,206 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$537,800 home value, $2,197/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Westport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4973°N, 80.9769°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mecklenburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Concord-Padgett Regional (USA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 46.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Westport has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and October the driest (2.9").