Salvo, North Carolina facts for kids
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Salvo, North Carolina
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Location in Dare County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare |
| Named for | Artillery discharge following the American Civil War |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 312.69/sq mi (120.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
27972
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| FIPS code | 37-58940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628655 |
Salvo is a small community located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It sits on Hatteras Island, which is part of North Carolina's famous Outer Banks. In 2020, about 303 people lived in Salvo.
Long ago, Salvo was part of a larger settlement called Chicamacomico. This area also included the nearby towns of Rodanthe and Waves. Salvo was first known by other names, like "Clarks" or "Clarksville."
The name "Salvo" has an interesting story from the American Civil War. It's said that a ship from the Union army saw the settlement, but it wasn't on their maps. The officer in charge ordered an attack, and a sailor supposedly marked the spot on his map with the word "Salvo." This name officially became the town's name when it got its own post office in 1901.
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Salvo's Post Office History
The Salvo Post Office (ZIP code 27972) was once one of the smallest postal buildings in the United States. Sadly, it was damaged by fire in 1992. A new post office was built a few years later to serve all of Chicamacomico. The original Salvo Post Office building was recognized for its history and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Local Government and Community
The people of Salvo are looked after by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Salvo is part of District 4. This district also includes other Outer Banks communities like Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe, and Waves.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 303 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Salvo's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 303 people living in Salvo. There were 43 households and 35 families. Most residents identified as White (non-Hispanic), making up about 90.43% of the population. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.64% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Weather and Climate
Salvo, North Carolina, has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers, cool winters, and rain throughout the year.
Summer Weather
During summer, a cool sea breeze often blows in the afternoon. However, it can get very hot and humid, with temperatures feeling like 100°F (38°C) or more. Salvo is also in an area where hurricanes can hit, especially from June to November. The busiest time for hurricanes is usually late August through September.
Winter Weather
In winter, it can get cold and windy. Sometimes, the wind chill can make it feel colder than 10°F (-12°C). Salvo usually gets less than 2 inches (5 cm) of snow each winter. The strongest winter storms, called nor'easters, are most common in February.
Ocean Water Temperatures
The ocean water temperature near Salvo changes throughout the year. It's coldest in February, around 46°F (8°C). It warms up in the summer, reaching about 80°F (27°C) in August.
| Climate data for Salvo, NC (1981-2010 Averages) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.1 (11.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
59.4 (15.2) |
66.4 (19.1) |
73.4 (23.0) |
80.6 (27.0) |
84.2 (29.0) |
83.8 (28.8) |
80.0 (26.7) |
72.2 (22.3) |
64.6 (18.1) |
56.9 (13.8) |
69.2 (20.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
52.4 (11.3) |
59.8 (15.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.4 (24.1) |
79.3 (26.3) |
78.8 (26.0) |
75.0 (23.9) |
66.6 (19.2) |
58.5 (14.7) |
50.3 (10.2) |
63.2 (17.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.3 (4.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
53.3 (11.8) |
61.3 (16.3) |
70.2 (21.2) |
74.3 (23.5) |
73.8 (23.2) |
70.0 (21.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
52.3 (11.3) |
43.6 (6.4) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.61 (117) |
3.81 (97) |
4.16 (106) |
3.49 (89) |
3.69 (94) |
4.17 (106) |
5.16 (131) |
6.40 (163) |
5.99 (152) |
4.44 (113) |
4.19 (106) |
3.93 (100) |
54.04 (1,373) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 70.1 | 69.7 | 68.4 | 70.0 | 73.1 | 76.5 | 78.4 | 77.3 | 74.4 | 71.0 | 72.0 | 70.3 | 72.6 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 37.0 (2.8) |
38.2 (3.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
50.0 (10.0) |
58.4 (14.7) |
67.5 (19.7) |
72.0 (22.2) |
71.1 (21.7) |
66.3 (19.1) |
56.9 (13.8) |
49.5 (9.7) |
41.0 (5.0) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Cape Hatteras, NC Ocean Water Temperature (25 S Salvo) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
46 (8) |
52 (11) |
59 (15) |
68 (20) |
74 (23) |
78 (26) |
80 (27) |
77 (25) |
70 (21) |
58 (14) |
55 (13) |
64 (18) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Nature and Plants
The natural plants in Salvo, North Carolina, are mostly live oak trees and sea oats (a type of grass). This area is considered a Coastal Prairie environment.
Schools for Salvo Students
Students living in Salvo attend schools run by Dare County Schools. The local schools for children in Salvo are Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
Images for kids
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The small post office in Salvo, North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Salvo (Carolina del Norte) para niños
