Overview of Area

Once a crossroads marked only by long leaf pines and Potter's Oyster Factory, Hampstead experienced explosive growth in the 1990s. New neighborhoods and developments enjoy a coastal lifestyle along the Intracoastal Waterway and new commercial centers, with restaurants, retail shops and offices, have sprouted up along U.S. 17. The area is home to four great golf courses, a full service boat yard and a marina. The fish are still biting in Hampstead and J. H. Lea & Sons contributes about 5,000 lbs. of fish to the annual Spot Festival. See our Shopping, Real Estate and Annual Events sites for more Hampstead information.

While North Carolina’s southern coastal towns offer temperate climate and plenty of sunshine, they are not immune to the seasonal changes. During the summer months, temperatures reach the high 80s and mainly fluctuate within that range, though they can climb into the 90s. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average maximum temperature of 89.9 degrees and a 63 percent humidity index. During the winter months, temperatures tend to be in the 40s, but can fluctuate up or down by about 15 degrees. The coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperate of 35.8 degrees. 

Keep in mind that June 1 to November 30 is the Atlantic hurricane season, and the North Carolina coast can potentially lie in a storm’s path. Keep an eye on the weather reports in local media if you're in the area during those months.