Clarkton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
875
Population
700/sq mi density
$137,500
Home Value
$143,030 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4886°N, 78.6558°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bladen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Clarkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (3.2").