Clanton

City / town · Alabama

Clanton

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Best timeApr–May, Sep–Nov
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Nearest airportMGM · 40 mi
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Overview

Clanton is a small town in Metropolitan Alabama near Lay Lake and the Confederate Memorial Park, with close ties to peaches.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jul. (climate data from nearby Metropolitan Alabama)

Jan: 5.0 in rain5"Jan: high 54°F, low 35°F54°35°JanFeb: 5.0 in rain5"Feb: high 59°F, low 38°F59°38°FebMar: 5.7 in rain5.7"Mar: high 67°F, low 45°F67°45°MarApr: 5.1 in rain5.1"Apr: high 75°F, low 52°F75°52°AprMay: 4.9 in rain4.9"May: high 82°F, low 61°F82°61°MayJun: 4.8 in rain4.8"Jun: high 88°F, low 68°F88°68°JunJul: 5.5 in rain5.5"Jul: high 91°F, low 72°F91°72°JulAug: 4.3 in rain4.3"Aug: high 91°F, low 72°F91°72°AugSep: 4.0 in rain4"Sep: high 86°F, low 65°F86°65°SepOct: 3.3 in rain3.3"Oct: high 76°F, low 54°F76°54°OctNov: 4.2 in rain4.2"Nov: high 65°F, low 43°F65°43°NovDec: 4.9 in rain4.9"Dec: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MGM Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport, Montgomery — 40 mi away. Directions
  • BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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    Get in

    Go Chilton County Airport

    A General aviation airport.

    ⚠ Last checked Dec 2020 — confirm before you go
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    See

    • Big Peach Water Tower, 86 Peach Tower Rd. Look for this iconic water tower near the junction of I-65 and highway 145 north of Clanton.

    Buy

    • Peach Park, 2300 7th St S. Produce market specializing in peaches, peach cobbler, fried pies, ice cream, and sandwiches.
    • Durbin Farms Market, 2130 7th St S. A similar sort of cafe/farmer's market centered around peaches, with cobbler and ice cream. +1 205-755-1672

    Sleep

    Stay Key West Inn

    Inexpensive, but nice.

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