Half Moon, North Carolina
Half Moon is a community of 7,378 people in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Why visit Half Moon
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Half Moon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Half Moon
Half Moon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Half Moon had a population of 7,543. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Half Moon, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.3 mi
6995 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville
Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Carolina Forest Elementary
School · 2.7 mi
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Commons Middle
School · 4.3 mi
315 Commons Drive South, Jacksonville
Healthcare2
Map of Half Moon
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.6 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 7.8 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacksonville Eoc (4 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
Onslow County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Jacksonville 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Piney Green 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Beulaville 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Cedar Point 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Cape Carteret 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Brices Creek 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Emerald Isle 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- New Bern 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Kinston 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Havelock 32 mi east, about 51 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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