Forkland, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Greene County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
716
Population
205/sq mi density
$29,200
Median Income
$20,773 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$132,080 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$29,200 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Forkland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6474°N, 87.8674°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in |
Forkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.3").