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Clinton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,336
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$42,344
Median Income
$26,370 per capita
$185,600
Home Value
$146,491 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
5,236 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,344 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0004°N, 78.3315°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (2.9").