Navassa, North Carolina
Navassa is a town of 2,039 people in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Why visit Navassa
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dan Cameron Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Navassa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Navassa
Navassa is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Navassa had a population of 1,367.
From the Wikipedia article Navassa, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Dan Cameron Bridge
Bridge · 4.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Compass Pointe Oasis Lounge
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
2300 East Oak Bridge Way Northeast, Leland
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.3 mi
1930-A Mercantile Drive Northeast, Leland
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship10
The Bridge Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.9 mi
1444 Lanvale Road Northeast, Leland
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00, Su 09:00-11:00
History
A post office called Navassa was established in 1903. The community was named after Navassa Island. Navassa was incorporated as a town in 1977. Eulis Willis has served as mayor since 1999.
From the History section of Navassa, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Navassa
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington 7 N (7 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
Brunswick County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-03: Sunset Drive Fire (Fire)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Leland 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Belville 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Wilmington 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Kings Grant 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Murraysville 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Bayshore 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Hampstead 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Boiling Spring Lakes 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Carolina Beach 18 mi southeast, about 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
- NavassaNCSignPost, King Carolina, CC0
- ISS042-E-267684 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267683 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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