Southern Shores, North Carolina facts for kids
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Southern Shores, 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 | ||
| Incorporated | 1969 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.22 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 3,090 | ||
| • Density | 783.07/sq mi (302.33/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
27949
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| Area code(s) | 252 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-63130 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1001094 | ||
Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is found on the Outer Banks, which are a string of islands. In 2020, about 3,107 people lived there.
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Where is Southern Shores?
Southern Shores is located at 36°7′28″N 75°43′57″W / 36.12444°N 75.73250°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The town covers a total area of about 10.8 square kilometers (4.15 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.2 square kilometers (3.95 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.20 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Southern Shores?
The number of people living in Southern Shores has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 395 | — | |
| 1990 | 617 | 56.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,201 | 256.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,714 | 23.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,107 | 14.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,175 | 17.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,090 people living in Southern Shores. They lived in 1,225 households, and 915 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Southern Shores in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (not Hispanic) | 2,870 | 92.88% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 15 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.71% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 112 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 2.04% |
What's the Weather Like?
Southern Shores has a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot and sticky, while winters are cool. Rain falls throughout the year.
In summer, a cool sea breeze often blows in the afternoon. However, it can get very hot and humid. Sometimes, the "feel like" temperature (heat index) can reach 100°F (38°C) or more.
The town is in an area where hurricanes can happen. The main hurricane season is from June to November. It is most active in late August and September.
In winter, it can get cold and windy. The "feel like" temperature (wind chill) can drop below 10°F (-12°C). Snowfall is usually very light, less than 2 inches (5 cm) per year.
The area is good for growing plants that can handle temperatures down to about 16.3°F (-8.7°C).
| Climate data for Southern Shores, 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) | 49.1 (9.5) |
51.1 (10.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
72.1 (22.3) |
79.4 (26.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
77.2 (25.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
61.3 (16.3) |
53.0 (11.7) |
66.6 (19.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.0 (6.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
58.0 (14.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
74.4 (23.6) |
78.7 (25.9) |
77.9 (25.5) |
73.3 (22.9) |
64.5 (18.1) |
55.8 (13.2) |
46.9 (8.3) |
61.2 (16.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 37.0 (2.8) |
38.4 (3.6) |
43.0 (6.1) |
51.3 (10.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
74.1 (23.4) |
73.9 (23.3) |
69.4 (20.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
50.2 (10.1) |
40.9 (4.9) |
55.7 (13.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.16 (106) |
3.47 (88) |
3.86 (98) |
3.38 (86) |
3.71 (94) |
4.27 (108) |
4.98 (126) |
5.88 (149) |
5.21 (132) |
3.79 (96) |
3.64 (92) |
3.67 (93) |
50.02 (1,271) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 70.0 | 69.4 | 67.6 | 68.0 | 70.7 | 75.1 | 76.8 | 75.4 | 73.7 | 71.8 | 72.5 | 71.9 | 71.9 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 33.9 (1.1) |
35.4 (1.9) |
39.4 (4.1) |
47.5 (8.6) |
56.2 (13.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
70.8 (21.6) |
69.5 (20.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
55.2 (12.9) |
47.1 (8.4) |
38.3 (3.5) |
52.1 (11.2) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Duck, NC Ocean Water Temperature (4 N Southern Shores) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 45 (7) |
44 (7) |
46 (8) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
74 (23) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
75 (24) |
69 (21) |
59 (15) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Plants and Nature
The natural plants in Southern Shores are mostly Live oak trees and Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata). These plants are common in coastal areas. The area also has many Coastal Prairie plants.
Schools in Southern Shores
Students living in Southern Shores go to schools in the Dare County Schools system.
The local schools are:
- Kitty Hawk Elementary School
- First Flight Middle School
- First Flight High School
Before 2004, high school students from Southern Shores went to Manteo High School.
See also
In Spanish: Southern Shores (Carolina del Norte) para niños
