Belhaven, North Carolina
Belhaven is a town of 1,577 people in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Why visit Belhaven
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Belhaven Commercial Historic District, Belhaven City Hall and Belhaven Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Belhaven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belhaven
Belhaven is a waterfront town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,410 at the 2020 census. Belhaven is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
From the Wikipedia article Belhaven, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Belhaven Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Belhaven, North Carolina
Belhaven City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes9
Spoon River Artworks & Market
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 0.4 mi
263 Pamlico Street, Belhaven
Su 12:00-14:30; Th-Sa 17:00-19:30
The Tavern at Jack's Neck
Restaurant · American, Pizza, Seafood, Steak House · 0.4 mi
238 Pamlico Street, Belhaven
Su 17:00-20:30; We,Th 17:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:30
Panda Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
904 US Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven
Vinny's Pizza and Subs
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
880 US Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven
Where to stay1
History
The Belhaven City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
From the History section of Belhaven, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Saint James Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
545 East Main Street, Belhaven
St. Riddick Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
586 Pamlico Street, Belhaven
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
491 East Main Street, Belhaven
Shopping4
Baker's Building Supply
Hardware store · 0.7 mi
685 US Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
418 US 264 Bypass;US Highway 264 Bypass, Belhaven
Map of Belhaven
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Belhaven 3 Ne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaufort County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Pantego 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Bath 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- River Road 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Bayboro 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- New Bern 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Greenville 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Winterville 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ayden 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Havelock 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ahoskie 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Belhaven waterfront, Bernstein613, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Free Jams at the Belhaven Mainstreet Landing, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main at Pamlico, Belhaven, Nyttend, Public domain
- Belhaven Town Dock, room for all size boats, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belhaven Town Dock with plenty of room, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belhaven Harbor Sunset, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Belhaven Town Hall, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street garden, Property Wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0
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