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Westport, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
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
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
120
Violent Crime/100K
1,409 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$132,206 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$537,800 home value, $2,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Westport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Westport has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").