Frisco, North Carolina

Frisco is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the barrier island of Hatteras Island, between the villages of Buxton and Hatteras. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, and was previously named "Trent", or "Trent Woods", but received a new name with the coming of the post office in 1898. Most of the land is taken by houses available for rental during the summer months, and as such the community's population varies seasonally. As of the 2010 census, the permanent population of the community was 200.[1] North Carolina Highway 12 serves as the primary road in Frisco and connects the community to others on the island.

Frisco, North Carolina
Census-designated place
Frisco Native American Museum
Location in Dare County and the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°13′47″N 75°37′56″W
CountryUnited States of America
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare
Area
 • Total0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total200
 • Density266/sq mi (102.7/km2)
ZIP code
27936

Billy Mitchell Airport is located in Frisco and was named after former Army General Billy Mitchell. Across the street from the small, local airfield is the Frisco Native American Museum.[2]

The residents of Frisco are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Frisco is part of District 4, along with Avon, Buxton, Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.

Public services

Residents of Frisco are served by the Cape Hatteras Elementary and Secondary Schools located on NC 12 in Frisco.[3]

Area attractions
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
  • Frisco Campground
  • Frisco Pier (Destroyed by Hurricane Earl, 2010)
  • Billy Mitchell Airport
  • Frisco Native American Museum
  • Frisco Mini-Golf and Go Karts
  • Red Drum Pottery Gallery and Theater
  • Billy Mitchell Airport, June 2007
  • Sunset at Frisco, June 2008
  • Construction of the new Cape Hatteras Elementary and Secondary School, June 2007

Climate

According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Frisco, North Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation (Cfak). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Frisco, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F (≥ 38 °C). Frisco is prone to hurricane strikes, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season which extends from June 1 through November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. During the winter months, episodes of cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 15 °F (< -9 °C). The plant hardiness zone in Frisco is 8b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 19.9 °F (-6.7 °C).[4] The average seasonal (Dec-Mar) snowfall total is < 2 inches (< 5 cm), and the average annual peak in nor'easter activity is in February.

Climate data for Frisco, NC (1981-2010 Averages)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 52.8
(11.6)		 54.3
(12.4)		 59.3
(15.2)		 66.6
(19.2)		 73.8
(23.2)		 81.1
(27.3)		 84.6
(29.2)		 84.1
(28.9)		 80.4
(26.9)		 72.7
(22.6)		 64.5
(18.1)		 56.7
(13.7)		 69.3
(20.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 46.0
(7.8)		 47.5
(8.6)		 52.3
(11.3)		 60.0
(15.6)		 67.7
(19.8)		 75.6
(24.2)		 79.5
(26.4)		 79.0
(26.1)		 75.1
(23.9)		 66.7
(19.3)		 58.3
(14.6)		 50.1
(10.1)		 63.2
(17.3)
Average low °F (°C) 39.2
(4.0)		 40.6
(4.8)		 45.4
(7.4)		 53.4
(11.9)		 61.5
(16.4)		 70.2
(21.2)		 74.4
(23.6)		 73.8
(23.2)		 69.8
(21.0)		 60.7
(15.9)		 52.0
(11.1)		 43.5
(6.4)		 57.1
(13.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.22
(133)		 3.93
(100)		 4.70
(119)		 3.89
(99)		 3.60
(91)		 3.98
(101)		 4.83
(123)		 6.84
(174)		 6.35
(161)		 5.20
(132)		 4.90
(124)		 4.21
(107)		 57.65
(1,464)
Average relative humidity (%) 72.1 71.7 70.2 70.8 73.4 77.1 79.0 77.9 75.2 71.8 73.6 71.9 73.7
Average dew point °F (°C) 37.5
(3.1)		 38.8
(3.8)		 42.9
(6.1)		 50.5
(10.3)		 58.9
(14.9)		 67.9
(19.9)		 72.4
(22.4)		 71.5
(21.9)		 66.7
(19.3)		 57.3
(14.1)		 49.9
(9.9)		 41.4
(5.2)		 54.7
(12.6)
Source: PRISM[5]


Climate data for Cape Hatteras, NC Ocean Water Temperature (8 SE Frisco)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °F (°C) 49
(9)		 46
(8)		 52
(11)		 59
(15)		 68
(20)		 74
(23)		 78
(26)		 80
(27)		 77
(25)		 70
(21)		 58
(14)		 55
(13)		 64
(18)
Source: NOAA[6]

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Frisco, North Carolina would have a dominant vegetation type of Live oak/Sea Oats Uniola paniculata (90) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie (20).[7]

References
  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Frisco CDP, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  2. Frisco Native American Museum
  3. District Website Archived 2007-06-30 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  5. "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  6. "Water Temperature Table of All Coastal Regions". Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)". Retrieved August 6, 2019.
Preceded by
Cape Hatteras		 Beaches of The Outer Banks Succeeded by
Hatteras
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