Weather & Climate in Clarkton, NC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 84 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	114 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	115 km	14 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	141 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	67 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	140 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	104 mph	59 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	97 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	136 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	185 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	86 mph	125 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	190 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	187 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	77 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	210 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	92 mph	168 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	104 mph	97 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	203 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	88 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	115 mph	44 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	81 km
1994	Gordon	Category 1	81 mph	277 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	98 mph	283 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,449 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995	EF4	75 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	73 km	21.0 mi	3
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	88 km	40.0 mi	4
Apr 8, 1957	EF4	54 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 15, 2021	EF3	66 km	21.9 mi	3
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	73 km	52.9 mi	2
Nov 16, 2006	EF3	42 km	2.2 mi	8
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	43 km	40.0 mi	12
May 20, 1980	EF3	83 km	10.7 mi	0
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	70 km	85.7 mi	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	53 km	25.8 mi	0
Nov 24, 1967	EF3	81 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 17, 1965	EF3	73 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF3	79 km	21.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF3	65 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1950	EF3	36 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2024	EF2	51 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 3, 2020	EF2	96 km	8.3 mi	0
Sep 5, 2019	EF2	70 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 8, 2014	EF2	79 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,768 acres, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1986	UNNAMED	77,768	88 km
2011	JUNIPER ROAD	31,511	89 km
2009	HIGHWAY 31	17,004	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,944	74 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,970	87 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,642	38 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,204	74 km
2020	TRAM ROAD/GRASSY ROAD	2,076	89 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,073	77 km
1986	UNNAMED	2,024	80 km
2007	LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX	1,944	37 km
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	92 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	98 km
2002	LEGENDS	1,666	89 km
2014	SHAKEN CREEK	1,469	93 km
2016	CLEMMONS ROAD	1,468	70 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	88 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,319	50 km
2011	WOLF ISLAND	1,310	85 km
2022	JUNIPER ROAD TWO	1,307	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	5.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in	Driest
November	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Clarkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.7").

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