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Putnam, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
58
Population
6/sq mi density
$46,300
Home Value
$127,835 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
601
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Putnam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0181°N, 88.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.1").