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Carlton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
32
Population
7/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
2,643
Violent Crime/100K
11,894 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3486°N, 87.8357°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile Regional (MOB) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.1").