Carlton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hamilton County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12 Population 15/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 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 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,333 ft (406 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates31.9197°N, 98.1714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 119 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 117 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 116 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 125 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 124 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 103 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 113 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 123 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 146 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 104 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 82 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 115 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 114 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 127 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 126 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 145 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 121 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 117 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 123 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 88 km 0
May 6, 1973 EF5 73 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF4 67 km 6
May 26, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 90 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 90 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 76 km 2
May 12, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 49 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KIDD (41,939 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 KIDD 41,939 70 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 69 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 85 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 95 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 57 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 49 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 88 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 44 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 87 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 90 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 99 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 72 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 96 km
2020 BUFFALO CREEK 3,630 82 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 50 km
2022 RAMSEY 3,545 62 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 59 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,917 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.1").

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