Burlington, North Carolina is located in Alamance County.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, in an area known as the Piedmont, is the City of Burlington: A City of progress and quality. Burlington is located onlya few hours drive from the picturesque Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the scenic coastal beaches to the east. Burlington residents and visitors are afforded the opportunity to enjoy many different recreational activities year round.
The Depot – Located in the central business district, the Depot served as the arrival and departure point for those traveling by train. Built in the mid-1800s, the Depot was the hub of activity during the hey day of rail travel. Moved from its original location adjacent to the railroad tracks to its present site in 1978, it now serves as a meeting place for community groups and a site for special events and outdoor concerts. Adorning the walls of the activity room are 11 murals containing portraits of notable residents and depicting significant events that occurred in 1893, the City’s date of incorporation, and each of the decades during its first century of existence. Painted by Rodney Moser, the murals were commissioned and presented to the City by the Burlington Centennial Celebration Committee in 1993.
Dentzel Menagerie Carousel – Located in City Park and completely restored to its original beauty, the lovely carousel is symbolic with the City of Burlington. Built by the Dentzel Carousel Company between 1906 and 1910, it contains 46 hand-carved wooden animals. The Dentzel carvers were famous for their realism and attention to detail, which is evident by the detailed carving of veins and muscles on the animals. Each animal has glass eyes with pupils, and the horses’ tails are made of real horsehair.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $114,400.
Demographic
Estimated population in July 2006: 48,399. Burlington covers 21.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 663 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 27215, 27216, 27217, 27220 - Area code: 336
Climate
Burlington, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Burlington is 45.08 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.45 Inches.
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and quality. Burlington is located onlya few hours drive from the picturesque Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the scenic coastal beaches to the east. Burlington residents and visitors are afforded the opportunity to enjoy many different recreational activities year round.