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Wrightsville Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,679
Population
1,927/sq mi density
$167,273
Median Income
$97,190 per capita
$1,041,800
Home Value
$1,666,536 Zillow
$1,892
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
1,176
Violent Crime/100K
3,765 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$167,273 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$1,041,800 home value, $1,892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,176 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wrightsville Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2130°N, 77.7979°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Wrightsville Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (2.9").